Construction Cost Estimator

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support the development and recommendations of cost estimates for projects in the account/Client Real Estate multi-year capital plan

Review capital plan annually and adjust budget estimates based on market conditions and other factors that impact costs

Review, develop, track, and update detailed cost estimates and budgets during project development and design for inclusion in project funding packages

Interact and collaborate with various internal and external clients, stakeholders, internal service providers, project managers, and vendors during development of ROM and detailed budgets

Function as SME and consultant assisting with cost monitoring, solutioning, value engineering, vendor proposal and bid evaluation, and closeout reconciliation

Compare budget costs to benchmark pricing information, analyze quantities, and scope items

Support in developing and maintaining project historical cost benchmark for various project types

Prioritize requests to meet or exceed the Client's expectations

Provide superior client service through objective recommendations

Enhance overall cost controls service delivery by increasing efficiency and improving processes

Enhance own professional and personal skills

Performance & Process
Provide and maintain accurate and organized records of cost estimates including detailed breakdowns of costs, assumptions, and risk assessments

Inform risk register and contingency cost allocations regarding known or possible market, pricing, or supply chain events that may potentially affect project execution or delivery

Maintain understanding and impacts of market conditions in Client's territories where projects are being executed and stay updated on industry best practices and market trends

Build rapport with internal and external stakeholders including Client's Real Estate team and internal service providers, project management team, design partners, and contractors

Adhere to standard cadence of check-ins with internal and external stakeholders to verify alignment of project understanding, assumptions, and factors impacting costs and provide comparison feedback to project management and Client Real Estate teams

Periodically compare and verify actual costs against approved budgets and detailed cost estimates then track and report any deviations, variances, or risks

Comply with all JLL policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice

Minimum Qualifications
Ability to work and communicate effectively within cross-functional teams and interact with internal and external clients and stakeholders

Strong understanding of real estate asset management

Highly organized with attention to detail

Strong analytical skills and mathematical abilities

Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management strongly preferred

5-10 years of construction, estimating or project controls experience

Knowledge of industry standards and market conditions, costs, and cost databases

Broad background of project management budgets and schedules

Proficiency in estimating software and spreadsheets

This position does not provide visa sponsorship.  Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location:

On-site
-Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply,…