Job Title: Cost Manager (Civil Interiors), CPT
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced candidate who has extensive knowledge of CI item rates, proficiency in cost estimation for Design Build and General Contracting projects, and AutoCAD/Cost X skills for quantity take-offs. They should collaborate effectively, provide accurate and timely estimates, and possess strong communication skills. Experience in corporate interior projects, value engineering, and BOQ formulation is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately assess and estimate project costs for Design Build and General Contracting projects based on drawings, requirements, and BOQs
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs using AutoCAD/Cost X for corporate interior projects
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather project requirements and ensure cost estimates align with desired outcomes
- Provide timely and accurate cost estimates, adhering to strict deadlines in a fast-paced workplace
- Maintain comprehensive executed project cost data at various levels for cost benchmarking purposes




- Conduct value engineering, cost variation analysis, and rate analysis as per project requirements
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, materials, and labor costs to ensure accurate estimations
- Formulate and standardize BOQs Cost Formats for various project types
- Align cost estimation practices with company policies and procedures
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Civil engineering
- 4-5 years of proven demonstrated experience in corporate interior projects, with a strong focus on Design Build and General Contracting projects
- Extensive knowledge of CI item rates, packages, and related specifications
- Proficiency in AutoCAD for detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimations
- Experience with Cost X tool is highly advantageous
Skills and Competencies
- Strong analytical skills for accurate cost estimations and analysis
- Excellent communication and present

📌 Cost Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
📍 Chennai