JLL
Cost Manager
JLL, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.What This Job Involves:·
Collaborate with stakeholders to establish and track project budgets.·
Work with stakeholders to maintain project cost control reports, including tracking actual costs against estimated budgets.·
Assist in the reviewing and assessment of all scope of works for all stakeholders to ensure that appropriate descriptions and detail is given, ensuring no gaps in work and that all costs are accounted for. .·
Identify and analyze potential risks that may impact project deliverables, timelines, or budgets.·
Prepare detailed and accurate construction cost and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents.·
Research local market pricing for material, labor, and equipment using published documents, historical data, and performing market studies.·
Assist in developing risk mitigation strategies and monitor their implementation.·
Coordinate with project stakeholders to gather data and provide accurate and timely project status updates.·
Assist in reviewing and analyzing project documentation to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.·
Collaborate with project teams to implement lessons learned and best practices on future projects.·
Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices related to project controls.Required Qualifications:·
2 -5 years as an Estimator, Cost Manager or similar role.·
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Preference towards Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.·
Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals·
Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and planning concepts.·
Highly organized with strong analytical skills.·
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team members (architects, contractors, client’s representatives, etc.).·
Aggregates and translates outputs into marketable deliverables (e.g. Case Studies, White Papers and quarterly metrics.)·
Ability to generate AACE level 1-5 cost evaluations; capable of working conceptually and qualifying unknowns; expertise in estimating software and benchmarking tools·
Ability to work collaboratively, independently and through ambiguity to create structure and consensus.Preferred Qualifications:·
Knowledge of Cost-X, On-Screen Takeoff or other estimating software.·
Professional certification in project management (e.g., AACE, RICS).·
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.·
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.·
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.·
Intermediate to Expert level in Excel, Project, PowerPoint and SharePoint and Smartsheet·
Expert understanding of building system (MEPFS and architectural)·
Familiarity with procurement and tendering processes.Estimated total compensation for this position:85,000.00 – 120,000.00 USD per year
The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data
.Location:On-site –San Francisco, CA If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. 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. Some of these benefits may include:401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
JLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our
Candidate Privacy Statement
.For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy
here .This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you’ll be asked to provide proof that you’re fully vaccinated upon your start date. You’re considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination.Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process –
you may contact us at
Accommodation Requests .
This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our
Contact Us
page > I want to work for JLL.Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and
responsibilities.
Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.California Residents onlyIf you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement
which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information.If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device.Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.
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Collaborate with stakeholders to establish and track project budgets.·
Work with stakeholders to maintain project cost control reports, including tracking actual costs against estimated budgets.·
Assist in the reviewing and assessment of all scope of works for all stakeholders to ensure that appropriate descriptions and detail is given, ensuring no gaps in work and that all costs are accounted for. .·
Identify and analyze potential risks that may impact project deliverables, timelines, or budgets.·
Prepare detailed and accurate construction cost and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents.·
Research local market pricing for material, labor, and equipment using published documents, historical data, and performing market studies.·
Assist in developing risk mitigation strategies and monitor their implementation.·
Coordinate with project stakeholders to gather data and provide accurate and timely project status updates.·
Assist in reviewing and analyzing project documentation to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.·
Collaborate with project teams to implement lessons learned and best practices on future projects.·
Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices related to project controls.Required Qualifications:·
2 -5 years as an Estimator, Cost Manager or similar role.·
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Preference towards Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.·
Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals·
Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and planning concepts.·
Highly organized with strong analytical skills.·
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team members (architects, contractors, client’s representatives, etc.).·
Aggregates and translates outputs into marketable deliverables (e.g. Case Studies, White Papers and quarterly metrics.)·
Ability to generate AACE level 1-5 cost evaluations; capable of working conceptually and qualifying unknowns; expertise in estimating software and benchmarking tools·
Ability to work collaboratively, independently and through ambiguity to create structure and consensus.Preferred Qualifications:·
Knowledge of Cost-X, On-Screen Takeoff or other estimating software.·
Professional certification in project management (e.g., AACE, RICS).·
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.·
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.·
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.·
Intermediate to Expert level in Excel, Project, PowerPoint and SharePoint and Smartsheet·
Expert understanding of building system (MEPFS and architectural)·
Familiarity with procurement and tendering processes.Estimated total compensation for this position:85,000.00 – 120,000.00 USD per year
The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data
.Location:On-site –San Francisco, CA If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. 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. Some of these benefits may include:401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
JLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our
Candidate Privacy Statement
.For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy
here .This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you’ll be asked to provide proof that you’re fully vaccinated upon your start date. You’re considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination.Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process –
you may contact us at
Accommodation Requests .
This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our
Contact Us
page > I want to work for JLL.Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and
responsibilities.
Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.California Residents onlyIf you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement
which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information.If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device.Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.
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