Senior Cost Manager, MEP Construction

Job Description What this job involves: As a Senior Cost Manager, Project Controls at JLL, you will be responsible for delivering controls and cost management services to various assigned clients and 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 while collaborating with stakeholders to establish and track project budgets. This senior-level role requires leading projects and teams while maintaining project cost control reports, tracking actual costs against estimated budgets, and identifying and analyzing potential risks that may impact project deliverables, timelines, or budgets. What your day-to-day will look like: Partner with team members to execute complex projects through all stages while leading project teams and client interactionsPrepare detailed and accurate construction cost and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documentsUnderstand and relay local market pricing for material, labor, and equipment using published documents, historical data, and performing market studiesProvide value engineering services and design option reviews while conducting bid analysis and participating in reconciliations with contractors and subcontractorsReview change orders and support change management assessing whether changes are within scope of base workDevelop risk mitigation strategies and monitor their implementation while coordinating with project stakeholders to gather dataReview and analyze project documentation to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standardsStay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to project controls while contributing to strategic client initiatives Required Qualifications: 5+ years as an Estimator, Cost Manager, or similar roleBachelor'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 goalsStrong working knowledge of architectural drawings and planning conceptsHighly organized with strong analytical skillsStrong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team membersAbility to generate AACE level 1-5 cost evaluations with capability of working conceptually and qualifying unknownsExpertise in estimating software and benchmarking toolsAbility to work collaboratively, independently, and through ambiguity to create structure and consensusAbility to lead teams and interact with clients while aggregating and translating outputs into marketable deliverables Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Cost-X, On-Screen Takeoff, or other estimating softwareProfessional certification in project management (AACE, RICS)Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyIntermediate to Expert level in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and SmartsheetExpert understanding of building systems (MEPFS and architectural)Familiarity with procurement and tendering processesLeadership experience in cost management and project controlsUnderstanding of value engineering principles and risk management strategies