Associate Cost Manager

JLL


Date: 12 hours ago
City: Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract type: Full time
About JLL

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 92,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Role Purpose

We are currently looking for an Associate Cost Manager to be based in the Cost Consultancy office to work on a number of pre- and post-contract commissions.

The successful candidates will be responsible for showing high levels of technical capability, sound commercial knowledge and a good understanding of the key drivers or cost and value, capturing and sharing knowledge and driving innovation in service.

What This Job Involves

  • Provide support to cost and commercial leadership in the delivery of pre and post-contract services.
  • Manage projects standalone, dealing with clients and taking ownership for delivery.
  • Lead bids with new and existing clients.
  • Manage team resources, ensuring coverage for projects and profitability.
  • Use CostX, Excel and other Microsoft Office programmes to an advanced level
  • Work pre contract including; reviewing detailed measurements, sections of BOQs, handle tender query responses, manage the PQQ process with support and input into value engineering at each design stage.
  • Work post contract including; being strong in contract administration, comfortable on site walks with project teams, prepare cash flow reports, draft monthly payment recommendations and weekly commercial dashboards, managing variations and assist in closing out projects and claims / variations.

Desired Skills And Experience For This

  • Previous experience working in the Africa, managing teams and winning work as cost consultant.
  • Degree in related subject (BSc Quantity Surveying)
  • MRICS.

What You Can Expect From Us

We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!
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