Dubai Cost Manager - Post-Contract & Budget Lead

Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Dubai seeks a Cost Manager to support post‑contract services, manage budgets, and drive commercial excellence on complex projects. The role focuses on contract administration, cost control, and on-site collaboration with project teams to ensure timely cash flow and accurate reporting.

The candidate should have 5–7 years of experience, experience in the Middle East, and a Quantity Surveying degree; MRICS is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience in the Middle East is preferred.
• MRICS would be advantageous but not essential.
• Experience pre and post contract in project/programme delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to cost and commercial teams in post‑contract services.
• Manage and update project budgets and cash flow reports.
• Take suitable commercial meeting minutes and draft monthly payment recommendations.
• Produce weekly commercial dashboards and assist in closing out projects and claims/variations.
• Utilise CostX, Excel and MS Office at an advanced level and support on-site activities.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Budgeting

MS Office

CostX

Excel

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying

MRICS (advantageous)

Tools

CostX

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Dubai seeks a Cost Manager to support post‑contract services, manage budgets, and drive commercial excellence on complex projects. The role focuses on contract administration, cost control, and on-site collaboration with project teams to ensure timely cash flow and accurate reporting.

The candidate should have 5–7 years of experience, experience in the Middle East, and a Quantity Surveying degree; MRICS is a plus.