Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager

JLL; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) seeks a Procurement Lead to manage a 3-year programme of small construction projects in Ireland. You will lead cost estimation, contractor selection, bidding, procurement, and cost control to ensure value-for-money and alignment with client expectations.

You will coordinate with Procurement, project managers and construction teams, handling pricing benchmarks, change orders and monthly cost reporting to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity surveying.
• 3–5 years’ experience developing project cost proposals for multiple construction projects.
• 3–5 years’ experience on fast-track office fit-out, commercial refurbishment and M&E upgrade projects.
• Experience with project cost proposal development and cost management for projects with a technical engineering content is an advantage.
• Experience of project cost proposal development and cost management for projects in a large semiconductor manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Experience dealing with general management of finance.
• Outstanding negotiation skills.
• Excellent problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple work assignments simultaneously, manage multiple or conflicting priorities, and handle a high-pressure working environment.
• Outstanding client relationship management skills with great client focus.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent numerical, commercial, and financial acumen.
• Strong written and verbal English language skills
• Advanced Excel skills with good Word & PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Candidate must demonstrate personal impact and gravitas, with high velocity & speed of response and a proactive, 'can-do' attitude.
• Positive, solution-oriented communications and a willingness to take responsibility.
• A person that can develop strong trust-based relationships with both subcontractors and Client representatives.
• Somebody that is Client focused and can quickly align with Client expectations about what needs to be delivered from a commercial perspective.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement and bid management process for a 3-year programme of multiple small construction projects in Ireland.
• Manage approximately 20–30 projects with values ranging from €5k to €5m.
• Ensure project Costs of Works are at or below market rates through cost estimation, contractor selection, bidding and procurement.
• Perform cost benchmarking and analysis, contractor cost negotiation and budget development with value-for-money proofs.
• Present and review project budgets and fee proposals with clients; negotiate terms with contractors.
• Oversee contractor invoice approvals and final accounts; manage Change Order process and monthly cost reporting.
• Maintain JLL online financial governance/KPI systems and coordinate with client, procurement, and construction managers.
• Develop strong trust-based relationships with subcontractors and client representatives to align on scope, specifications and design.
• Analyse and validate contractor bid pricing against Schedule of Rates (SOR), Last Paid Price (LPP), and external benchmarks.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical ability

Client relationships

English communication

Advanced Excel

MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 92,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions.

As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do, and we’re honoured to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally. Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

Role Summary

• Lead the procurement and bid management function for large 3-year program of multiple small construction projects in Ireland.
• Expect approx. 20-30 projects with a value range of €5k to €5m

Responsibilities

• Manage the following processes in Ireland to ensure the project Costs of Works are at or below market rates:
• Project Cost Estimating
• Project-specific contractor selection
• Contractor bidding and procurement
• Cost benchmarking and analysis
• Contractor cost negotiation
• Project budget development and value for money proof
• Client presentation and review of project budgets and fee proposals
• Contractor negotiations regarding terms and conditions
• Manage contractor invoice approvals and control final accounts.
• Monthly cost reporting preparation
• Manage the Change Order process.
• Maintain JLL online system for various financial governance / KPI indicators.
• Develop close working relationship with the client, Procurement and JLL project and construction managers, especially regarding project scope definition, specification, and design.
• Analyse and validate contractor bid pricing received vs Schedule of Rates (SOR), Last Paid Price (LPP), and external industry-standard cost benchmark data.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

Requirements

• Essential – Bachelor’s degree in Quantity surveying.
• Preferred 3 - 5 years’ experience of developing project cost proposals for multiple construction projects simultaneously for large corporate clients.
• Preferred 3 – 5 years’ experience of working on fast-track office fit-out, commercial refurbishment and M&E upgrade projects.
• Preferred – experience of project cost proposal development and cost management for projects with a technical engineering content is a distinct advantage.
• Preferred – experience of project cost proposal development and cost management for projects in a large semiconductor manufacturing environment is a distinct advantage.
• Preferred – experience dealing with general management of finance.
• Outstanding negotiation skills.
• Excellent problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple work assignments simultaneously, manage multiple or conflicting priorities, and handle a high-pressure working environment.
• Outstanding client relationship management skills with great client focus.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent numerical, commercial, and financial acumen.
• Strong written and verbal English language skills
• Advanced Excel skills with good Word & PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Candidate must demonstrate personal impact and gravitas, with high velocity & speed of response and a proactive, 'can-do' attitude.
• Positive, solution-oriented communications and a willingness to take responsibility.
• A person that can develop strong trust-based relationships with both subcontractors and Client representatives.
• Somebody that is Client focused and can quickly align with Client expectations about what needs to be delivered from a commercial perspective.

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is an equal opportunity employer and opposes all forms of discrimination. JLL is also committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce.