Cost Estimator

• Supporting the team to ensure the success of a project from tendering to completion
• Managing multiple projects concurrently
• Preparing Tender pricing and cost estimations, souring of quotations, cost evaluation and prepare cost comparison
• Preparing high level cost estimations / pre-tender estimates in short turnaround time
• Reviewing and understanding the tender documents, specifications and drawings for taking off quantities
• Conferring with engineers, architects, designers, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Compilation of Bill of Quantity, tender documents / amendments and submission of tender bids etc
• Comparing and negotiating price and with suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Evaluating Contract/Sub-contract works and carry out other Contracts Administration with clients and vendors
• Maintaining cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
• Preparing and issuing of PO and verify supplier invoice for payment
• Managing procurement process via JLL's own cloud-based platform for all procurement
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers
• Preparing on On-board and pre-qualify vendors to JLL standards
• and to expand current vendor pool in directory
• Maintaining positive relations for suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Thriving under pressure and deal effectively with tight deadlines and high expectations

• A degree or diploma in a relevant field
• At least one to two years’ experience as a QS in a Interior Design firm, D&B or Contractor firm or in a similar position
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technologically savvy
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Attention to detail
• A great sense of urgency when it comes to solving problems, improving products or services, finding new markets, and implementing new strategies

Experience in Interior Fit-out works preferred