Cost Estimator

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Cost Estimator developing construction budgets for real estate projects at JLL. Enhancing cost controls and supporting various project types with analytical skills.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Swift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop construction cost budgets from preliminary, schematic, design documents & construction documents in support of a variety of construction projects for retail restaurants and associated sitework and vendor items.
Compare budget costs to benchmark pricing information, analyze quantities and scope items as well as assist in value engineering
Enhance overall cost controls service delivery by increasing efficiency and improving processes and manage cost changes to prototypes.
Support in developing and maintaining customers historical cost benchmark for various project types
Prioritize requests to meet or exceed the customers’ expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
Qualified candidate shall have 3 to 5 years of experience in cost management and understanding of CSI trade costs
Experience in Construction Management or Real Estate, preferred
Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals
Working knowledge of architectural & engineering drawings
Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed
Highly organized with strong analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to support Business Development initiatives as assigned or requested
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with the customer’s executives, JLL executives.
Ability to successfully communicate with architects, engineers, contractors, client’s representatives, and team members
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Project software (i.e., RS Means, Onscreen Center, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, CostX, Plan swift)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

cost managementbudget developmentvalue engineeringcost analysisunderstanding of CSI trade costsworking knowledge of architectural drawingsworking knowledge of engineering drawingsanalytical skills

Soft Skills

strong interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsflexibilityability to prioritize requests

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in ArchitectureBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Construction Management