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Cost Manager, Construction

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60000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

  • Delivering estimating and cost management services to various assigned clients across diverse industries
  • Preparing conceptual and detailed milestone cost estimates, feasibility studies, master planning, VE & design option reviews, budget reconciliations, Change Order evaluations, project accounting, and forecasting
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to establish and track project budgets
  • Maintaining project cost control reports and tracking actual costs against estimated budgets
  • 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
  • Executing complex projects through all stages while preparing detailed and accurate construction cost and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents
  • Understanding and relaying local market pricing for material, labor, and equipment
  • Providing value engineering services and design option reviews while preparing bid analysis and participating in reconciliations with contractors and subcontractors
  • Reviewing change orders and supporting change management
  • Identifying and analyzing potential risks that may impact project deliverables, timelines, or budgets while developing risk mitigation strategies
  • Coordinating with project stakeholders to gather data and provide accurate and timely project status updates
  • Staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to project controls
  • Collaborating with project teams to implement lessons learned

Requirements:

  • 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
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice to have:

  • 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
What we offer:
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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