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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Job Description Summary
We are looking for an Assistant Cost Manager for our Site-based team working at a Hyperscale Data Centre Campus. You will be highly organized, have excellent communication and team working skills and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will have experience coordinating and managing commercial process flows and deliverables.
This role will be supporting construction and retrofit projects in a live environment – with full collaboration and coordination with other teams and stakeholders.
What this job involves
Report to and support the Cost Manager on the related tasks listed below:
Assist in the delivery of Commercial, Cost and Procurement tasks.
Support the development of client commercial and procurement briefs.
Conduct cost evaluations of contracts under supervision.
Assist in administering contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
Support the compilation of procurement and tendering documents.
Help develop project cost and procurement documentation, programs, and budgets.
Assist in monitoring and reporting on contractor and sub-contractor commercial progress.
Support the management of consultant team contracts while maintaining focus on time, cost and quality.
Assist in preparing and updating monthly dashboard reports to track project financial performance.
Support the creation of detailed weekly and monthly reports on commercial positions
Help conduct cashflow analysis and forecasting for ongoing projects.
Assist in evaluating contractors' quotes and comparing them against project budgets.
Support the compilation and review of tendering documentation.
Help analyze tender returns and assist in contract negotiations.
Contribute to the development of project cost documentation and master budgets.
Assist in monitoring and reporting on main and specialist sub-contractors' commercial progress against contracts.
Support the management of consultant team contracts to ensure design compliance with commercial contracts and budgets.
Help prepare cost evaluations of contracts to meet client expectations and budgets.
Interested? An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications
Fluent in written and spoken Mandarin and intermediate level of English requried
2-4 years' experience in a related field.
Degree Qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
Experience in construction site environments.
Good communication and reporting skills.
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!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
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 102,000 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.