Senior Cost Manager

JLL; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Senior Cost Manager in Dubai to oversee and manage project costs across the lifecycle of construction and real estate development projects. You will support cost leadership, lead bids, and steer teams for profitability while ensuring rigorous cost control.

Role requires a strong background in cost management, consultancy/PMC experience, and proficiency with CostX and MS Office. Join a global real estate leader shaping the future of work and living spaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of cost management experience on construction projects.
• Consultancy/PMC experience in the last 5 years.
• Masterplan villa development experience.
• High-value project experience (AED 1 billion+).
• RICS membership with a minimum of 10 years.
• Proficiency in cost estimation software and MS Office suite.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to cost and commercial leadership in the delivery of pre and post‑contract services.
• Manage projects standalone dealing with clients and taking ownership for delivery.
• Lead bids with new and existing clients.
• Manage team resources ensuring coverage for projects and profitability.
• Use CostX, Excel and other Microsoft Office programmes to an advanced level.
• Work pre contract including; reviewing BOQs, handling tender query responses, and input into value engineering at each design stage.
• Post contract: contract administration, site walks with project teams, cash flow reports, monthly payment recommendations, and weekly dashboards for variations and claims.

Skills

Analytical thinking and problem‑solv

Communication and negotiation

Education

Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management or related field

RICS membership (10+ years)

Tools

CostX

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

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 youve got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

JLL is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing project costs throughout the entire lifecycle of construction and real estate development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to cost and commercial leadership in the delivery of pre and post-contract services.
• Manage projects standalone dealing with clients and taking ownership for delivery.
• Lead bids with new and existing clients.
• Manage team resources ensuring coverage for projects and profitability.
• Use CostX Excel and other Microsoft Office programmes to an advanced level
• Work pre contract including; reviewing detailed measurements sections of BOQs handle tender query responses manage the PQQ process with support and input into value engineering at each design stage.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cost management for construction projects.
• Consultancy / PMC experience for the last 5 years.
• Masterplan Villa development experience
• High value project experience (circa AED 1 billion)
• RICS membership with a minimum of 10 years
• Proficiency in cost estimation software and MS Office suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

Join JLL and contribute to the success of high-profile projects while advancing your career in a dynamic global organization.

Location

Dubai ARE

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Required Experience

Manager