Senior Cost Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Albany • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $110,000 - $155,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
construction cost estimationproject cost estimationvalue engineeringbid analysisrisk mitigation strategiesAACE level 1-5 cost evaluationsarchitectural drawings knowledgeanalytical skills
Soft Skills
communicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationleadershipability to work independentlyability to work through ambiguity
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Quantity SurveyingBachelor's degree in ArchitectureBachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Construction Management