Associate- Cost Management

JLL; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL Gurugram seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial support, maintain cost and value reporting, and ensure compliance with contract terms on major projects.

You will lead the commercial interface with customers and third parties, manage variations and claims, and drive value through rigorous cost control and forecasting. Strong English, MS Office proficiency, and regional experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree and a minimum of 12 years’ experience on major projects, preferably with Contractor/Consultant background.
• Knowledge of FIDIC and contractual frameworks; ability to manage variations and claims.
• Excellent English communication skills; ability to liaison with customers and third parties.
• Middle East exposure is preferred; strong MS Excel and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support to project teams, maintaining cost and value reporting at project and unit levels.
• Ensure accurate cash flow reporting and cost management including forecasting.
• Update CVR, cost and commercial plans and contribute to commercial strategy.
• Advise departments on post-contract amendments, variations, and procurement.
• Manage claims and disputes in line with contract terms and timeframes.
• Review tender/contract documents with legal; support tendering and bid preparation.

Skills

QS/Commercial Mgmt

FIDIC

Contract management

MS Office

English fluency

Middle East experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

12+ years experience on major projects

Tools

MS Project

Cost management tools

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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to provide commercial support to the project team, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. He will liaise with customer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues including agreement of variations, claims and any additional payments.

What you will do:

Technical

• Reporting Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit level
• Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place
• Carry out cost management including forecasting
• Update the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans and have accountability, along with the project team for the commercial performance and strategy
• Provide commercial advice to all departments to ensure in all respects that risk is minimized, best value is achieved and to maximize the profit margins on projects.
• Advise the departments on post Contract amendments, variations & procurement to meet time, quality and cost requirements on projects.
• Manage claims and disputes using outsourced and internal resources dependent on complexity, size claim and resources available in compliance with contractual terms and timescales.
• Review Tender / Contract Documents, in conjunction with Group legal, evaluate project risks, support tendering team in Bid Preparation, negotiate and agree Contract clauses prior to execution of Contracts.
• Provide and manage pre and post contract Quantity Surveying Services including post Contract commercial correspondence, without limitation, cost estimating, monthly accounts, review of cost and budget forecasts, quantum analysis of claims and variation submissions, and final account settlement.

People

• Effectively lead the team and work with the Engineers of Project
• Lead, coach develop and motivate staff to achieve their potential and increase their effectiveness and contribution

Process

• Review, recommend and implement new or improved administrative procedures to maintain economy and efficiency of operation and maximize gross margins.
• Comply with and use of organisational forms and processes to ensure internal approvals are obtained in accordance with group policies and the Delegation of Authority

Customer

• Provide the complete service interface between customers and Procurement & Project Teams by ensuring service requirements are met in accordance with budget and programme

Skills

Required Skills to be successful:

Job-Specific Skills:

• Majority of the experience must be in QS/ Commercial Management
• Must have knowledge of FIDIC
• Proven success in managing all commercial aspects for large scale projects
• Excellent communication skills- fluency in English is a must
• Middle East experience is preferred
• Proficient in MS Office suites including MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, Project Manager

Behavioural Competencies :

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Professional Knowledge
• Encourage subordinates
• Training and coaching
• Personal Leadership
• Negotiating

What equips you for the role:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Candidates will hold a degree and a minimum of 12 years’ experience working on major projects preferably working on behalf of Contractor / Consultants with knowledge of QS.

Location:

On-site –Gurugram, HR

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

48

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