Job Description

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Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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
The Senior Cost Manager will oversee, coordinate and manage cost/commercial obligations for a high profile fit out project.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to cost and commercial leadership in the delivery of post-contract services.
• Prepare cost estimates for potential variations before issuing instructions to consultants and contractors.
• Setup and agree payment mechanism with the Client and consultants/contractors in line with the pertinent agreements/contracts.
• Review and timely assess consultants'/contractors' payment applications in line with pertinent payment terms and Client's procedures. Request any missing supporting documents and justification to ensure services/works have been satisfactorily performed to warrant payment in accordance with service agreement/construction contract documents.
• Review and advise on consultants'/contractors' variations and claims requests.
• Administer terms of the consultancy agreement / construction contracts to ensure performance of the services/works within agreed upon price and time for completion.
• Respond to consultants'/contractors' notices in line with the respective agreement/contract.
• Prepare and maintain trackers for variations and claims.
• Review bond and insurances based on the contract terms.
• Prepare final payments and for release of retention monies.
• Participate in risk meetings and provide input to risk registers
• 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.
• Prepare project/districts cost management plan describing the various processes and procedures for managing the projects design and construction costs, defining roles and responsibilities of the various stakeholders, with all necessary forms and templates.

Desired skills and experience:

• 12 years of post-qualification experience.
• Good report writing and communication skills.
• Fluency in English both verbal & written communication.
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office, AutoCAD and CostX.
• Excellent resource, planning, and time management skills

Other skills and experience should include:

• University degree in subject matter (eg; BSc Engineering, Quantity Surveying or equivalent) full time basis.
• MRICS would be advantageous but not essential.

Location:
On-site -Dubai, 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!
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