Cost Manager

🏢 Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL)
📍 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 2mo ago🔄 Updated: 2mo ago
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JLL is seeking a Cost Manager to be based in their Abu Dhabi office. This role involves providing cost and commercial support for post-contract services, managing project budgets, and preparing commercial documentation. Key responsibilities include contract administration, site walks, cash flow reporting, payment recommendations, variation management, and project closeouts, utilizing software like CostX and Excel.
Required Skills
Engineering, Construction & Trades
Cost EstimationContract Administration
Productivity & Workplace Tools
ExcelMicrosoft Office
Information Technology
DashboardsSLA Management
Business, Sales & Management
HR Management
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of relevant working experience, including previous experience in the Middle East. A degree in Quantity Surveying is required, and MRICS certification would be advantageous. Experience in both pre and post-contract phases within project/programme delivery teams is essential.
Description
Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Abu Dhabi, UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Accounting & Audit Company Industry Property & Real Estate JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Role purpose: We are currently looking for a Cost Manager to be based in the Abu Dhabi office. The successful candidates will be responsible for showing high levels of technical capability, sound commercial knowledge and a good understanding of the key drivers of cost and value; capturing and sharing knowledge and driving innovation in service. What this job involves Provide support to cost and commercial support in the delivery of post-contract services. Manage and update project budgets. Take suitable commercial meeting minutes. Use CostX, Excel and other Microsoft Office programmes to an advanced level. Work post-contract including being strong in contract administration, comfortable on site walks with project teams, prepare cash flow reports, draft monthly payment recommendations and weekly commercial dashboards, managing variations and assist in closing out projects and claims/variations. Desired skills and experience for this 5-7 years of relevant working experience. Previous experience working in the Middle East. Degree in related subject (BSc Quantity Surveying). MRICS would be advantageous but not essential. Experience pre and post contract in project/programme delivery teams. Location: On-site – Abu Dhabi, ARE If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing. JLL privacy notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may request an accommodation through the appropriate channels. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our contact us page. About the Company In the Middle East and North Africa, Jones Lang LaSalle is a leading player in its real estate markets including the hospitality sector. The firm has worked in over 22 Middle Eastern and North African countries and over the last year has advised clients on more than $120 billion worth of real estate, hotel and hospitality development. We continually create value for our clients and partners by challenging conventional thinking and employing innovative investment solutions. The rapid pace of change in the region creates significant opportunities, challenges and complex decisions for investors. Jones Lang LaSalle is recognized as having leading real estate and hospitality expertise with a leadership team that has held senior positions with some of the largest real estate developers, hospitality companies and corporate groups in the Middle East and internationally. Apply Now
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