Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site
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Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China · On-site
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Skills: Facilities management, Engineering, Building systems, Preventative maintenance, Budgeting
El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico · On-site
$65k–$70k/mo
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site
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Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia · On-site
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site
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Belén, Costa Rica · On-site
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Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China · On-site
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Mattawan, Michigan, United States · On-site
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Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site
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Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines · On-site
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Cairo, Cairo, Egypt · On-site
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Cairo, Cairo, Egypt · On-site
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site
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Perth, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
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Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site
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Kolkata, West Bengal, India · On-site
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Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site
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Delta, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$125k–$168k/yr
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Slough, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: High Voltage Electrical Testing, Low Voltage Electrical Testing, Authorised Person, Data Centre Operations, Permit to Work
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The Cost Lead will manage cost planning, estimating, and change control processes throughout the construction lifecycle for large-scale real estate projects. They are responsible for negotiating change orders, conducting value engineering, and providing accurate monthly cost reports to clients.
Candidates must have experience in a construction cost management role, specifically with large-scale commercial or data center projects. A degree in construction management, quantity surveying, or engineering is required, with RICS accreditation considered a valuable asset.
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
Our people at JLL 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.
JLL are seeking a Cost Lead and/or Quantity Surveyor with experience working on large-scale real construction projects, to support and execute an array of strategic and operational real estate development efforts across our client’s mixed use district development portfolio as well as ground up workplace office projects.
Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor, in the development of the cost estimates.
Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.
Communicate or meet with general contractor and owner project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update.
Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.
Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct.
Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.
Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects. Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes.
Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.
Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.
You will also be responsible for:
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.
Performing quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
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 benchmarking purposes.
Experience working in a construction cost management role.
College and/or post-graduate degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a field related to construction.
Full life cycle cost management experience working on commercial real estate construction projects.
RICS accredited or working towards is valuable, but not required.
Experience working on large-scale real estate or data centre projects.
Experience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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Powered by data and commercial real estate experts, JLL illuminates a clear path, so you can execute with certainty.
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated) is a leading global commercial real estate services and investment management company. Founded in 1783, JLL operates in more than 80 countries with 113,000+ professionals and $23.4 billion in annual revenue. Ranked Fortune 500 #175. In a market where timing separates leaders from followers, you need a partner who helps you move with precision. That's what JLL delivers—with clarity powered by unmatched data, confidence from a firm built to last and certainty backed by execution that performs across the real estate lifecycle. What services does JLL provide? Property Management, Leasing Advisory, Capital Markets, Workplace Strategy, Project and Development Services, Design, Sustainability Solutions, and Real Estate Technology What makes JLL unique? • Intelligence that illuminates the path forward: Our research teams publish 2,000+ reports annually across 60+ markets. JLL Falcon – our proprietary AI platform for commercial real estate – combines decades of expertise, the industry's richest data and generative AI to surface patterns before they become consensus, putting you ahead of the curve. • Relationships built to last: With 240+ years of history, we're chosen by 95% of top global investors and half of the Fortune 500, with a 99% retention rate. You get a partner who's navigated every market cycle and knows what's coming next. • Execution at scale: With 113,000+ professionals across 80+ countries, we deliver coordinated solutions with consistent quality wherever you operate. You get one partner who sees the complete picture and executes globally. Recognition • Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies — 10 years • World's Most Ethical Companies (Ethisphere) — 18 years • EPA Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award — 14 years Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois | NYSE: JLL JLL combines data intelligence with commercial real estate expertise so you can See a Brighter Way.
Offices: 200 East Randolph Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601, US · 30 Warwick Street, London, W1B 5NH, GB · 9 Raffles Place, #39-00 Republic Plaza, Singapore, 048619, SG · 330 Madison Ave, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10017, US · 4 Park Plz, Suite 900, Irvine, CA 92614, US
Powered by data and commercial real estate experts, JLL illuminates a clear path, so you can execute with certainty.
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated) is a leading global commercial real estate services and investment management company. Founded in 1783, JLL operates in more than 80 countries with 113,000+ professionals and $23.4 billion in annual revenue. Ranked Fortune 500 #175. In a market where timing separates leaders from followers, you need a partner who helps you move with precision. That's what JLL delivers—with clarity powered by unmatched data, confidence from a firm built to last and certainty backed by execution that performs across the real estate lifecycle. What services does JLL provide? Property Management, Leasing Advisory, Capital Markets, Workplace Strategy, Project and Development Services, Design, Sustainability Solutions, and Real Estate Technology What makes JLL unique? • Intelligence that illuminates the path forward: Our research teams publish 2,000+ reports annually across 60+ markets. JLL Falcon – our proprietary AI platform for commercial real estate – combines decades of expertise, the industry's richest data and generative AI to surface patterns before they become consensus, putting you ahead of the curve. • Relationships built to last: With 240+ years of history, we're chosen by 95% of top global investors and half of the Fortune 500, with a 99% retention rate. You get a partner who's navigated every market cycle and knows what's coming next. • Execution at scale: With 113,000+ professionals across 80+ countries, we deliver coordinated solutions with consistent quality wherever you operate. You get one partner who sees the complete picture and executes globally. Recognition • Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies — 10 years • World's Most Ethical Companies (Ethisphere) — 18 years • EPA Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award — 14 years Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois | NYSE: JLL JLL combines data intelligence with commercial real estate expertise so you can See a Brighter Way.
Offices: 200 East Randolph Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601, US · 30 Warwick Street, London, W1B 5NH, GB · 9 Raffles Place, #39-00 Republic Plaza, Singapore, 048619, SG · 330 Madison Ave, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10017, US · 4 Park Plz, Suite 900, Irvine, CA 92614, US
