Project Cost Manager

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.    Project Cost Manager What this job involves: We are seeking a Cost Manager to support the delivery of construction and workplace projects by developing, managing, and analyzing project budgets across multiple project phases. In this role, you will apply local market expertise, benchmark data, and project scope analysis to provide accurate cost guidance that supports informed decision-making and successful project delivery. Working closely with clients, project teams, contractors, and stakeholders, you will help drive financial accountability while supporting a collaborative environment focused on performance excellence and client satisfaction. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees — and this role plays an important part in delivering innovative, efficient, and value-driven project outcomes. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, where teams work together to strengthen project delivery and create meaningful impact for clients. What your day-to-day will look like: Develop and review construction cost budgets across multiple project phases, including feasibility studies, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, office renovations, furniture projects, and workplace relocations. Analyze project scopes, quantities, and benchmark pricing to validate budgets, identify cost efficiencies, and support value engineering initiatives. Create and execute contracts based on approved project scopes while monitoring contractor unit pricing and labor rates throughout the project lifecycle. Support project forecasting activities and maintain accurate project financial data within PMWeb, Spend-App, and Adaptive Works platforms. Perform estimating, funding submissions, payment applications, change requests, budget updates, project closeouts, and contract updates across multiple project management systems. Coordinate closely with client project controls teams, project managers, facilities managers, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to review project costs and maintain alignment with project objectives. Support the development of project review board materials, sustainment planning activities, and historical cost benchmark databases for future project planning. Participate in weekly and bi-weekly meetings with client stakeholders and internal JLL teams to review budgets, monitor project performance, and resolve cost-related issues. Identify opportunities to improve cost controls, streamline processes, and enhance service delivery while contributing to a culture where everyone is empowered to thrive.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Finance, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. Experience managing construction costs, budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting for commercial real estate or workplace projects. Working knowledge of construction estimating, cost control methodologies, contract administration, and change management processes. Experience using project management and financial platforms such as PMWeb, Spend-App, Adaptive Works, or similar systems. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret project scopes, benchmark pricing, and financial data accurately. Excellent communication and stakeholder management