Senior Cost Manager, MEP Construction

Job Duties

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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 interactions

Prepare 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 conducting 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

Develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor their implementation while coordinating with project stakeholders to gather data

Review and analyze project documentation to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards

Stay 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 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

Ability 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 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

Leadership experience in cost management and project controls

Understanding of value engineering principles and risk management strategies

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

140,000.00 - 150,000.00 USD per year

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site -Minneapolis, MN

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 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

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Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$140,000.00 - $150,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55402

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

REQ519038

Job Benefits

Not specified