Data Centers, Cost Manager

JLL; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global real estate services firm in Barcelona seeks a Cost Manager to oversee capex cost control and financial management within the project management function. Responsibilities include budget establishment, cost estimation, and project expense monitoring. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Building Engineering or related fields, with at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Servicios

Competitive salary and benefits package

Total Rewards program for career recognition and wellbeing benefits

Formación

• Minimum of 3 years experience in similar role, preferably in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent knowledge of projects construction supply chain.
• Desirable: MCIOB / RICS professional qualification.

Responsabilidades

• Establish project budgets and regularly review them based on actual costs.
• Monitor project expenses to align with approved budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyse project cost variances and prepare financial reports.

Conocimientos

Excellent English written skills

Strong analytical ability

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent numerical, commercial and financial acumen

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Building Engineering, Quantity Surveying or MEP Engineering

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Role Purpose

The PMO (Project Management Office) Cost Manager is responsible for capex cost control and financial management within the project management function. They play a critical role in ensuring that projects are delivered within the approved budget. The Cost Manager collaborates with project teams, finance teams and stakeholders to develop accurate cost estimates, track project expenses, conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations to optimize project costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation and Budgeting
  • Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to establish project budgets.
  • Regularly review and update project budgets based on actual costs and cost forecasts.
  • Develop accurate and detailed project cost estimates during the planning phase, managing the following project processes:
    • Prepare capex cost estimates for spend approval during scope definition according to best practices ensuring a high‑quality estimate.
    • Measurement of quantity and scope for each project using design information. Produce the Bill of Quantities (BoQ) and review and audit bills of quantities or other pricing documents prepared by others.
    • Identify lower‑cost scope alternatives and value engineering proposals to ensure that the final solutions adopted are within the overall approved costs.
    • Review risk assessments, design and Technical Due Diligence provided by others.
• Market cost benchmarking and analysis
  • Collaborate with program managers, engineers, architects, clients, stakeholders and contractors on estimates.
• Cost Control and Monitoring
  • Monitor project expenses and ensure they align with approved budgets.
  • Identify cost‑saving opportunities and suggest measures to optimize spending.
  • Implement effective cost management processes and controls.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting
  • Analyse project costs variances and trends to provide valuable insights and recommendations.
  • Prepare financial reports and presentations for the client and project stakeholders.
  • Conduct financial risk assessments and provide mitigation strategies.
• Sourcing and tendering process
  • Cooperate and support procurement team on commercial bid revision and during the tender clarification stage.
  • Provide a construction cost normalization and comparison tender recommendation report (TRR).
  • Lead any commercial clarifications with bidders on resource prelims and construction package levels.
  • Prepare recommendations for the Client's approval.
• Vendor and Contract Management
  • Collaborate with procurement and contract management teams to negotiate favourable contracts and pricing.
  • Evaluate vendor invoices and ensure accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities related to vendor contracts.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Work closely with project managers and teams to ensure cost considerations are integrated into project planning and decision‑making processes.
  • Collaborate with finance teams to align project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Stay updated with industry best practices and emerging trends in project cost management.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement relevant measures.
  • Drive efficiency and cost‑effectiveness in project management processes.
  • Develop and maintain global cost planning guidelines and templates for a consistent approach to CAPEX estimating.
  • Standardise methodologies and results according to industry best practices to simplify the CAPEX estimate to reflect the cost categories that clients typically observe money being spent on.
  • Benchmarking data collection and analysis to help strategic decisions based on costs and benefits.

Experience

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Building Engineering, Quantity Surveying and/or MEP Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working for a consultant or general contractor, preferably in a multi‑cultural environment in a similar role.
• Essential: Excellent knowledge of projects construction supply chain.
• Desirable: MCIOB / RICS professional qualification.

Skills

• Excellent English written skills to describe project background, impact on costs, main risks, benchmark cost deviations, assumptions, exclusions.
• Liaison with JLL's other PMO client account teams to gather best practice and cost benchmark data.
• Provide help support tools and procedures to JLL's Project Managers regarding project cost proposals and benchmarking.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to manage multiple work assignments simultaneously, manage multiple or conflicting priorities and handle a high‑pressure working environment.
• Experience working with remote teams and stakeholders; able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent numerical, commercial and financial acumen.
• All additional duties commensurate to the level of the role.

What you can expect from us

• Join an entrepreneurial inclusive culture where people succeed together across the desk and around the globe.
• Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions through career recognition, wellbeing benefits and pay.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences.

Location

On‑site, Barcelona (ESP)

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 [email]. This email is only to request an accommodation.

Privacy Notice

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) together with its subsidiaries and affiliates collects personal information for processing in connection with the recruitment process. We keep such information as long as necessary for legitimate business or legal reasons and then delete it securely.