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bachelor degree, professional certificate
401(k) plan, Medical care, Dental care, Vision care, Paid parental leave, Paid time off
Posted 24d ago
Apply by Sep 30
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Cost Manager is responsible for delivering comprehensive estimating and cost management services for diverse construction projects, including conceptual estimates, budget tracking, and change order evaluations. They will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate project accounting, risk mitigation, and adherence to project budgets throughout all construction phases.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as an Estimator or Cost Manager and hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management. Strong analytical skills, expertise in estimating software, and a deep understanding of building systems are required for this role.
Full job description
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.
Job Description
What this job involves:
As a Cost Manager at JLL, you will be responsible for delivering estimating and cost management services to various assigned clients across diverse industries including office, cultural, hospitality, healthcare, life sciences, education, and mixed-use projects involving both new build and renovation projects. Your services will include conceptual and detailed milestone cost estimates, feasibility studies, master planning, VE & design option reviews, budget reconciliations, Change Order evaluations, project accounting, and forecasting. This role requires collaborating with stakeholders to establish and track project budgets while maintaining project cost control reports and tracking actual costs against estimated budgets. You'll assist in reviewing and assessing all scope of works for stakeholders to ensure appropriate descriptions and detail are given with no gaps in work and all costs accounted for.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Partner with team members to execute complex projects through all stages while preparing detailed and accurate construction cost and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents
Understand and relay local market pricing for material, labor, and equipment using published documents, historical data, and performing market studies
Provide value engineering services and design option reviews while preparing bid analysis and participating in reconciliations with contractors and subcontractors
Review change orders and support change management assessing whether changes are within scope of base work
Identify and analyze potential risks that may impact project deliverables, timelines, or budgets while developing risk mitigation strategies
Coordinate with project stakeholders to gather data and provide accurate and timely project status updates
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to project controls while collaborating with project teams to implement lessons learned
Required Qualifications:
2+ years as an Estimator, Cost Manager, or similar role
Bachelor's degree from 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 ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team members
Ability to generate AACE level 1-5 cost evaluations with capability 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 (AACE, RICS)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with 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, SharePoint, and Smartsheet
Expert understanding of building systems (MEPFS and architectural)
Familiarity with procurement and tendering processes
Understanding of value engineering principles and design optimization
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Estimated compensation for this position:
100,000.00 – 120,000.00 USD per year
This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.
Location:
On-site –Houston, TX
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
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.
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Powered by data and commercial real estate experts, JLL illuminates a clear path, so you can execute with certainty.
Industry
Real Estate
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
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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.
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