Job Description – Cost Manager (CSA: Civil, Structural & Architectural)

Role Purpose
The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting managers in achieving service excellence and positive outcomes for our clients; showing high levels of technical capability, sound commercial knowledge and a good understanding of the key drivers of cost and value across civil, structural and architectural (CSA) scopes; capturing and sharing knowledge and driving innovation in service. Successful candidates will be presented with a great prospect for career progression whilst at the same time being exposed to cross-sector experience.
What this job involves
Provide support to Team Leaders, Service Leaders in the delivery of real estate led developments; carry day to day delivery responsibility and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks with minimal supervision.
Assist in the coaching and development of subordinate team members in the delivery of service excellence.
Carry out measurement and quantity take-off for civil, structural and architectural (CSA) scopes from drawings and models, using measurement software and the agreed method of measurement.
Prepare and update cost plans, estimates and bills of quantities (BOQs) for CSA packages, stating assumptions, exclusions and allowances where design information is incomplete.
Support tender and procurement of CSA packages, including preparation of tender documents, tender analysis and recommendations.
Assess variations and design changes affecting CSA works,



and report their cost impact.
Review drawings and specifications, and raise and track RFIs to close information gaps.
Delivering all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner.
Utilize and embed JLL best practice tools and processes including the use of technology to support delivery.
Be able to interpret a brief from a client or senior manager and convert into a delivery plan.
Demonstrate the ability to take ownership of small / medium sized projects or significant components of larger Cost Management assignments.
Understand and comply with business risk and project delivery parameters including compliance with the scope of service agreed by others.
Capture and share knowledge and be involved with the development of service improvement and innovation as part of the JLL way.
Be a strong team player but demonstrate the ability to take a leadership role as part of personal development planning.
Always represent the company in a professional and diligent manner.
Desired skills and experience
Approx. 5 years of relevant cost management experience
Proven track record in cost management, with hands-on CSA measurement, cost planning and BOQ preparation.
Working knowledge of measurement and take-off software (e.g. CostX) and strong Excel skills.
Experience working on South East Asia projects would be desirable.
Degree in a related subject (BE / B.Tech – Civil / Structural, B.Arch, or equivalent)
MRICS would be advantageous.

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