Assistant Cost Lead

Job description

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.    • Extensive knowledge of item rates in C&I and related packages with the ability to accurately assess project costs based on given drawings and requirements for Design & Build projects (D&B). • Should have good knowledge of BOQ item rates in C&I packages. Accurately derive the project cost based on the given Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and tender documents for General contracting projects (GC) • Proficiency in AutoCAD to Perform detailed quantity take-off to accurately estimate project costs for Design & Build and general contracting (GC) corporate interior projects. • Having good work experience in Cost X tool is an added advantage • Should have good knowledge of various makes and specifications available in the C&I packages to provide accurate pricing information. • Should align with the company's costing policy and be able to work accordingly. • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather project requirements and ensure cost estimates align with requirements and desired outcomes. • Provide timely turnarounds on cost estimates based on project requirements, ensuring efficiency. High attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet strict deadlines. Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to quickly respond to project requirements and changes. • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate cost estimates to project stakeholders. • Proven experience as a Cost Estimator in corporate interior projects, with a strong focus on Design & Build and GC Projects. • Maintain executed project cost data at various levels for cost reference purposes (cost benchmarking). • Should be able to perform value engineering, cost variation analysis, rate analysis, etc. depending on project requirements. • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, materials, and labor costs to ensure accurate estimations. • BOQ formulation & standardization is an additional skill that will be looked for. • Having intermediate design knowledge and sense will be an added advantage. • Candidates from Architect firms or Design & Build firms are preferred. Location: On-site –Chennai, TN Scheduled Weekly Hours: 48 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 email us at HRSCLeaves&#64;jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our <s