Cost Estimator

JLL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL seeks a Cost Estimator for our Project & Development Services team in Singapore. You will work side-by-side with the team to move projects from tender to completion, handling cost estimation, tender preparation, and procurement coordination for interior fit-outs and refurbishments across tenants and landlords in multiple sectors.

The role requires a degree or diploma in a relevant field and 1–2 years’ QS experience in interior design, D&B or contractor firms.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a relevant field required.
• 1–2 years’ experience as a QS in Interior Design, D&B or Contractor firms or similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and being tech-savvy.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Tender pricing and cost estimations, sourcing of quotations, cost evaluation and prepare cost comparison.
• Prepare high level cost estimations/pre-tender estimates in short turnaround time.
• Review tender documents, specifications and drawings for take-off quantities.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, designers, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes to cost estimates.
• Compile Bill of Quantities, tender documents/amendments and submit tender bids.
• Negotiate price with suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Evaluate Contract/Sub-contract works and carry out Contract Administration with clients and vendors.
• Maintain cost monitoring and reporting systems and issue POs and supplier invoices.
• Manage procurement via JLL's cloud-based platform for all procurement.
• Research and evaluate prospective suppliers.
• On-board and pre-qualify vendors to JLL standards; expand vendor pool.
• Maintain positive relations for suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.

Skills

MS Office

Tech savvy

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Urgency to solve problems

Education

Degree or Diploma in a relevant field

Tools

Cloud-based procurement platform

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 people and empowering them to thrive, 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.

Cost Estimator

Project & Development Services

What this job involves

Supporting the team

You will be working side-by-side with the team to ensure the success of a project – from the tendering stage, to design phas,e to construction, and to completion. The projects are many and varied, including variations in project dollar value and complexity. You will be exposed to Fit-outs & Refurbishments for both Tenants and Landlords in Commercial, Retail, lndustrial, Hospitality and Education.

Managing multiple projects concurrently

Do you enjoy multi-tasking? Several projects are on-going at various stages hence you will have to coordinate with multiple vendors to ensure no downtime during works. You will be involved from preparing project specifications and project timeline, preparing tender or bid documents and vendor procurement as well as weekly project reports and updates to be submitted the stakeholders. Delivering projects within the established budgets and timelines is the key!

Sounds like you?

Our successful Cost Manager

• Prepare Tender pricing and cost estimations, souring of quotations, cost evaluation and prepare cost comparison
• Prepare high level cost estimations / pre-tender estimates in short turnaround time
• Review and understanding the tender documents, specifications and drawings for taking off quantities
• Confer with engineers, architects, designers, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Compilation of Bill of Quantity, tender documents / amendments and submission of tender bids etc
• To compare and negotiate price and with suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Evaluate Contract/Sub-contract works and carry out other Contracts Administration with clients and vendors
• Maintain cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures To prepare and issue of PO and verify supplier invoice for payment
• Managing procurement process via JLL's own cloud-based platform for all procurement
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Prepare on On-board and pre-qualify vendors to JLL standards; and to expand current vendor pool in directory
• Maintaining positive relations for suppliers, contractors and subcontractors Experience in Interior Fit-out works preferred
• Thrive under pressure and deal effectively with tight deadlines and high expectations
• Any other duties as assigned

To apply you need to be:

We employ talent from a wide range of backgrounds, though typically you should have:

• A degree or diploma in a relevant field, and/or at least one to two years’ experience as a QS in a Interior Design firm, D&B or Contractor firm or in a similar position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technologically savvy Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Attention to detail
• You should have a great sense of urgency when it comes to solving problems, improving products or services, finding new markets, and implementing new strategies

Location:

On-site –Singapore

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