project cost manager

JASARA PMC

JASARA PMC is looking for a dedicated Cost Manager (RC) to join our expanding team. As an industry leader in project management and construction, we are committed to executing innovative and sustainable solutions for our projects in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will be key in managing and controlling project costs to ensure efficient delivery and compliance with all financial guidelines. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Prepare and maintain project cost forecasts, budgets, and reports.</li><li>Monitor and control project costs to ensure they remain within budget.</li><li>Collaborate with project teams to compile and analyze cost data for the execution of construction activities.</li><li>Assess and manage contractual risks related to cost implications.</li><li>Review and negotiate contracts with suppliers and services providers to optimize project costs.</li><li>Provide guidance and support on all aspects of cost management, including cost estimations and adjustments, change orders, and claims management.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and ensure communication aligns with project goals.</li></ul><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.</li><li>Minimum 10 years of experience in cost management for construction projects, with at least 5 years in a similar role within the Middle East region.</li><li>Proven expertise in cost control, budget management, and financial reporting.</li><li>Strong knowledge of construction contracts and negotiation practices.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.</li><li>Proficiency in cost management software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing organization.</li><li>Be part of a collaborative and supportive team</li></ul>

Cost Manager - (RC)

PROGER

<div>Proger is a global reality that brings together the best of Italian management, engineering and security expertise. A unique partner for public and private clients, able to guarantee the sustainability, development and execution of large-scale multidisciplinary projects.
With more than 70 years' experience, the company is now the leading independent engineering firm in Italy and is firmly established in the world rankings of international companies in the sector, compiled by Engineering News Record.
In Italy, it is responsible for the safety checks of over 7,000 works on the motorway network and is involved in the design of many of the country's largest infrastructure projects. On a national and international level, it is a key player in major urban, social and health development projects and plays a leading role in the energy transition, building renewable energy power plants, hydrogen plants and electrical and thermal energy storage systems.
Proger is present in Europe, Central Asia, Africa and the Middle East with hundreds of professionals who work with sensitivity to the territory and the social fabric to face new and increasingly global challenges with the utmost respect for the local context.
Proger's selection process ensures equal opportunities for all candidates and the transparency and homogeneity of the assessment criteria. Proger is committed to attracting and recruiting people with diverse backgrounds and abilities, and to pursuing gender equality in selection and recruitment.
Experience, skills and competencies are the guidelines for selecting our best candidates. Would you like to join our team? 
 
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Position:
</h2>Proger is looking for a Cost Manager to join its Branch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
About the Role
The Cost Manager will act as a key member of the PMO and report to the Project Director, ensuring that projects are financially viable, aligned with approved budgets and delivered in accordance with the organization&rsquo;s commercial strategy and development objectives. The role is to ensure accurate, robust, and timely cost planning, estimating, and cost control across complex mixed-use construction developments. 
 
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Requirements:
</h2>Key Responsibilities :<ul><li>Develop and produce cost estimates for mixed-use developments, including residential, commercial, hospitality, retail and infrastructure components.</li><li>Prepare hard cost estimates (construction, FF&amp;E, infrastructure, utilities, contractor preliminaries, contingencies) and soft cost estimates (design consultancy fees, project management, supervision, authorities&rsquo; fees, permits, testing, insurance, legal, marketing and client costs).</li><li>Prepare cost plans, development feasibility studies and business cases at all project stages.</li><li>Establish and maintain cost breakdown structures (CBS) aligned with project scope and PMO standards.</li><li>Monitor project costs against approved budgets and forecasts.</li><li>Identify cost variances, risks, and opportunities and propose mitigation measures.</li><li>Prepare periodic cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial dashboards for PMO and senior management.</li><li>Support procurement and tendering processes, including bid evaluation and commercial assessments.</li><li>Coordinate with design teams, project managers, planners and external consultants to ensure cost alignment with scope and schedule.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal PMO procedures, cost management standards and governance frameworks.</li><li>Maintain cost databases, benchmarks, and historical project data for future estimating.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Other information:
</h2>Key Competencies and Skills
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
</li><li>Minimum 8&ndash;12 years of relevant experience in cost management for large-scale or mixed-use developments (client, PMO, or consultancy environment preferred).</li><li>Professional certification preferred (e.g., RICS, CIOB, PMI, AACE, or equivalent).</li><li>Strong knowledge of construction cost estimating and cost management for mixed-use developments.</li><li>Familiarity with different procurement strategies, contract types and commercial models.</li><li>Knowledge of regional construction market conditions, cost drivers and escalation factors.</li><li>High level of analytical and numerical capability with strong attention to detail, commercial awareness and financial acumen.</li><li>Strong organizational skills, problem-solving, proactivity and accuracy, team-work and coordination abilities.</li><li>Effective communication abilities both in English and Arabic.</li></ul></div>

COST MANAGER

Cushman & Wakefield

<div>Job Title
Cost Manager
Job Description Summary
This role oversees all cost and commercial management activities across the project lifecycle. The role includes project budgeting, cost control, value engineering, billing verification, and financial governance. For investor-driven projects, the Cost Lead manages escrow accounts to ensure fund utilization aligns with RERA and investor requirements. Acting as a key liaison between the project, client, and finance teams, the role ensures accurate cash flow forecasting, cost reporting, and financial transparency, supporting informed decision-making and overall project profitability.
Job Description
About the Role:<ul><li>
Lead post-contract cost and commercial management, including interim applications, variation valuation, change management, and extension of time claims.</li><li>
Ensure strict compliance with contractual procedures, FIDIC/standard form contracts, and investor governance requirements.</li><li>
Act as the primary interface with clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.</li><li>
Drive the procurement process, including pre-qualification, tendering, bid analysis, contractor selection, and contract finalization.</li><li>
Monitor and control post-contract cost variances, perform cost checking and valuation, and prepare accurate monthly cost, estimate, tender, and procurement reports.</li><li>
Implement value engineering and life cycle costing strategies to optimize project costs and maximize investor value.</li><li>
Negotiate and close final accounts, ensuring financial governance, accountability, and investor confidence.</li><li>
Support pre-contract activities to enhance risk management, budget planning, and project cost forecasting across the project lifecycle.</li><li>
Lead post-contract cost and commercial management, including interim applications, variation valuation, change management, and extension of time claims.</li><li>
Ensure strict compliance with contractual procedures, FIDIC/standard form contracts, and investor governance requirements.</li><li>
Act as the primary interface with clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.</li><li>
Drive the procurement process, including pre-qualification, tendering, bid analysis, contractor selection, and contract finalization.</li></ul>
About You:
<ul><li>B.E. / B.Tech in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering</li><li>
Additional Certifications (if any):</li></ul><ul><li>
Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) / RICS / ICMA (if applicable)</li><li>
FIDIC Contract Management / Project Management Certification</li><li>
Advanced Excel, MS Project, or other project cost management tools</li></ul>
Why join Cushman &amp; Wakefield?
As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman &amp; Wakefield means you will benefit from;<ul><li>
Being part of a growing global company;</li><li>
Career development and a promote from within culture;</li><li>
An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion</li></ul>
We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment. 
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.
We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.
That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.
We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us. 

INCO: &ldquo;Cushman &amp; Wakefield&rdquo;</div>

Cost Manager

Conrad Consulting Ltd

Senior Cost Manager Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: £60,000 - £70,000A leading independent construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join their expanding Real Estate team across multiple UK locations. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of complex and high-value projects, while helping to build capability and shape the growth of a rapidly developing area of the business.The team operates across multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, retail, education, healthcare, and local government, providing exposure to a diverse portfolio of work and major programmes. Roles and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the delivery of cost management services across all project stages, from feasibility through to final account, on a variety of real estate projects.</li><li>Oversee the preparation of cost estimates, cost plans, and budgets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client objectives.</li><li>Provide strategic commercial advice to clients, including procurement strategy, risk management, and value engineering.</li><li>Administer contracts and manage change control processes, ideally within an NEC contract framework.</li><li>Produce, review, and present detailed cost reports, forecasts, and financial updates to clients and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Manage and mentor junior team members, supporting their professional development and contributing to overall team capability.</li><li>Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams-including project managers, designers, and contractors-to ensure successful project outcomes.</li><li>Play an active role in business development and the growth of the Real Estate cost management offering.</li></ul> Candidate Requirements:<ul><li>Proven experience as a Senior Cost Manager within a consultancy environment.</li><li>Strong track record working on major real estate projects and/or within NEC contract frameworks.</li><li>Broad sector exposure (residential, commercial, retail, education, healthcare, or local government).</li><li>Excellent pre- and post-contract experience with strong technical knowledge.</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to build trusted client relationships and lead teams.</li><li>Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or related field; MRICS preferred.</li><li>Willingness to work flexibly across various UK locations.</li></ul> Benefits:<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Car allowance</li><li>27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure)</li><li>Life assurance (4x basic salary)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension contributions</li><li>Paid professional memberships and subscriptions</li></ul> If you're interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact Dan McIntosh on , via WhatsApp on , or email your up-to-date CV to .

Senior Cost Manager

Bayut KSA - بيوت السعودية

<div>
 
 Bayut is the number one property portal in the Kingdom, connecting millions of users across the country. We are committed to delivering the best online search experience.
 
 
 As part of Dubizzle Group, Bayut is alongside some of the strongest classifieds brands in the market. With a collective strength of 10 brands, we have more than 200 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.
 
 
 As the Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate cost management, efficient subcontract administration, timely client invoicing, and maintaining financial compliance throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
 
 
 In this role, you will:
 
 
 Cost Estimation &amp; Budgeting:
 
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 Analyse project plans, specifications, and scope to provide detailed cost estimations
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 Conduct pricing research and prepare cost breakdowns, including direct, indirect costs, and contingencies
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 Assess potential risks and uncertainties that may impact project costs
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 Perform quantity take-offs for initial budget proposals and project evaluations
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 Project Cost Management:
 
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 Manage and control all project costs from pitch to completion
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 Monitor project budgets, expenses, and financial performance to ensure adherence to cost targets
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 Develop and implement cost control procedures and policies to ensure effective financial management
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 Client Invoicing &amp; Reporting:
 
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 Prepare and review client invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with contractual terms
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 Prepare detailed quantity take-offs for interim certificates of payments and submit them for consultant approval
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 Generate daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for construction projects
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 Procurement &amp; Subcontractor Management:
 
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 Oversee procurement activities, evaluate vendor bids, negotiate contracts, and manage purchase orders
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 Monitor subcontractor agreements and payments to ensure timely processing
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 Prepare and review variation orders, final payments, and settlement of final accounts
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 Maintain a project filing system for all payments, variations, and financial claims
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 Productivity Analysis:
 
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 Track project costs and identify cost-saving opportunities to optimise project efficiency
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 Collaborate with project managers and engineers to improve productivity and reduce costs
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 Compare actual productivity with budgeted productivity and report findings to the construction manager
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 Contracts Administration:
 
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 Ensure project contract administration aligns with company policies and procedures
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 Liaise with consultants, project managers, and site engineers to resolve contractual and construction-related issues
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 Attend negotiations for changes, modifications, and claims with subcontractors and suppliers
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 Technical Expertise:
 
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 Perform all necessary quantity take-offs required for the preparation of the Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
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 Prepare bar bending schedules (BBS) and optimise steel usage to minimise wastage
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 Provide material calculations and unit rate estimations
 
 
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 Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Civil &amp; Architecture or any related major
 
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 11 years of experience in construction and quantity surveying across high-profile projects such as hotels, commercial complexes, metro construction, and townships.
 
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 Familiarity with the KSA real estate business and industry
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 Proficient in AutoCAD, PlanSwift, and Microsoft Excel
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 Extensive experience in cost control, estimation, and quantity surveying
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 Strong understanding of MEP items and relevant BOQs
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 Business Focused
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 Strategic Orientation
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 Innovative
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 Go Getter
 
 
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 High-performing and fast-paced work environment
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 Comprehensive Health Insurance
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 Rewards and recognition
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 Learning &amp; Development
 
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 #KSABayut
 
 
 Bayut is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
 
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Quantity Surveyor

MP Developers

Hiring Senior Manager - Contracts &amp; QS for MP Developers located at Pallavaram , ChennaiNote: Candidates from Real Estate Industry preferred.JOB DESCRIPTION- SENIOR MANAGER/ENGINEER-QS &amp; CONTRACTSTo oversees project financials, cost control, contract administration, and risk management from project start to finish, managing teams, negotiating contracts, preparing BOQs, cost estimates, budgets, variations, claims, and financial reporting to ensure profitability and compliance, blending strategic financial guidance with deep construction knowledge for commercial &amp; residential projects.Key Responsibilities:&middot; Cost &amp; Budget Management: Develop cost plans, budgets, forecasts; monitor expenses, identify savings, and ensure projects stay within financial limits.&middot; Contract &amp; Procurement: Prepare tender/contract docs (BOQs), negotiate terms with clients/subcontractors, manage variations, claims, and payments.&middot; Financial Reporting: Prepare detailed cost reports, financial analyses, and progress reports for senior management and clients.&middot; Team Leadership: Supervise junior QS staff, mentor teams, and provide strategic commercial advice.&middot; Risk &amp; Compliance: Identify contractual risks, ensure legal compliance, and provide expert advice on procurement and risk mitigation.&middot; Project Support: Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to ensure cost-effective delivery.Core Focus:&middot; Translate design into constructability and affordability, acting as a strategic partner for financial success and project efficiency.Job Type: Full-timePay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Cell phone reimbursement</li><li>Food provided</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Senior Manager QS & Contracts

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
 
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
 
Sr Cost Manager
 Project and Development Services – Cost Management (Kerala/India)
 
What this job involves: 
Steering projects at the helmTo be stationed in (region/country), you’ll work side-by-side with the AD to ensure the success of a project—from its pre-design phase to its completion. You’ll assemble and lead various project teams; and monitor the teams’ performance, and bring out the best in every team member. You’re also in charge of creating the organisational structure, project objectives and working procedures for the teams. Your Cost management skills will also be of great value, as you set up clear project cost plans and allot sufficient budget to achieve optimal results and meet the company’s target profits. Also part of your job is to attend project meetings as required, develop monthly reports and carry out contract administration. Furthermore, you’ll oversee negotiations, analyses and promotions of quality control systems. Your task is to fully understand, collect and deliver clients’ requirements. The CC team will depend on you to help schedule or plan establishment, value engineer, and design change management. You’ll also assist the contract manager in all related procurement and VO management. On top of that, you’ll support the construction manager in all related installation, site inspection and contractor management, Prepare BOQ’s, Quantity Survey & Quantity Take Off, Cost Analysis for each of the line items in the BOQ as required for project to project, Benchmarking, Review & Standardize of Specifications, Sound Technical Knowledge on Civil / MEP aspects as applicable, Procurement from Cost Management perspective, Finalise Commercials with vendors, Rate Contracts as applicable, Boosting client relationshipsHelping clients achieve success is what JLL does best—and your role is an extension of this tradition. To effectively help our clients, you’ll identify their needs and constraints, and work around these challenges. You also have to effectively represent our clients throughout the whole duration of the projects. Do you have an enormous talent for promotion? If so, this is the perfect job for you, as you’ll also represent and promote the company throughout the project. The Cost Manager is responsible for implementing administering and maintaining cost control systems and procedures to track budgets, commitments, expenditures and forecasts, and to assist in the preparation and review of cost estimates and schedules for projects of medium complexity and value;
 
Provide cost information to support decision and alternative selection
 
Evaluate contractor invoices prior to submission into client Finance systems for pre-approval
 
Utilize information from SAP (or similar) and input to cost report and validation of spending
 
Evaluate and analyze bids and provide recommendation for decision making
 
Provide forecasts and cash flow analysis
 
Maintain and manage the cost report and provide regular updates on financial position
 
Assist in the development, validation and maintenance of the project schedule
 
Assist in developing reporting tracking tools and generates cost reports on regular basis including evaluation of earned value
 
Support the coordination of the Change Management process for the project
 
Build intricate spreadsheets to enable fast and accurate data manipulation of large data sets
 
Extract data from several sources, transforming it to fit operational needs
 
Reconcile data to support complete accuracy and creates a clean audit trail
 
Pre-Contract
 Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
 
Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.
 
Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.
 
Post-Contract
 Performing quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project life cycle.
 
Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
 
Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.
 
Carrying out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
 
Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed in a timely manner.
 
Compiling as built cost estimate records for bench marking purposes.
 
A seasoned expertThe ideal candidate is no neophyte—you should exhibit high-level management skills, and should hold a degree in relevant property-related discipline. Likewise, you should have established yourself as a professional within design, construction and cost management. Moreover, you should have a proven track record in profit planning, business development, networking and marketing. An effective communicatorAre you considered a natural communicator? Alongside your native tongue, do you have a strong grasp of written and spoken English? You’ll need it in this role - strong communication skills will surely land you the job. Likewise, you’ll be in charge of creating an environment where all team members are encouraged to contribute; as well as managing company staff to achieve enthusiastic and effective contribution to the project. Furthermore, you’ll actively search for improvement opportunities, and empower the team to implement them. What we can do for you:
 
At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realize your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.
 
Apply today!
 If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
 
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
 
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
 
About JLL –
 
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
 
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
 
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

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