Director, Cost Management

JLL; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Director of Project Controls in the United States, based in Florida, to lead project controls across multiple large-scale projects. The role emphasizes proactive leadership, rigorous cost control, and strong communication with clients and internal teams.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate extensive project management experience with in-depth controls knowledge, a track record of improving project performance, and the ability to mentor and manage a diverse team in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project management with a focus on controls.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Knowledge of construction techniques/technology and real estate markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls for engagements, possibly multiple projects and large-scale complex projects.
• Partner with team members to execute complex projects through all stages.
• Present to key stakeholders across the project team.
• Prepare detailed construction and project cost estimates from concept to final construction documents.
• Assess local market pricing for materials, labor, and equipment and perform market studies.
• Provide value engineering and option reviews.
• Identify and analyze risks that may impact deliverables, timelines, or budgets.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor their implementation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather data and provide timely project status updates.
• Prepare bid analyses and participate in reconciliations with contractors.
• Generate project progress reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Conduct periodic project audits to identify deviations from process.
• Review change orders and support change management within scope.
• Collaborate with teams to implement lessons learned and best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in project controls.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship management

Mentor/Develop team

Team leadership

Industry knowledge

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.

Position Overview:

The Director of Project Controls is a senior leadership role responsible, critical in managing and controlling project schedules, budgets, and risks throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires a proactive approach, extensive experience in project management, specifically in the area of controls, and a track record of successfully implementing strong analytical skills, attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. It is essential that this person has extensive knowledge of construction techniques/technology and real estate markets

What This Job Involves:

• Successfully performs leadership responsibilities, communication skills and relationship management.
• Contribute to identifying and attracting top talent.
• Management and strategy of one or more programs and/or complex projects and their Operations.
• Mentor, develop and oversee team members and/or direct report(s), and serve as Team Lead.
• Serve as Team Lead for complex projects, responsible for the successful implementation, as well as innovation of new concepts and ideas to enhance and improve service quality.
• Accountable for client service on their projects and the projects of their team and/or direct report(s) with ability to navigate difficult and complex conversations.
• Maintain and develop client relationships by being accountable for managing fiduciary responsibilities for JLL and client.
• Accountable for the successful development and implementation of P&L team strategy, aligning with the strategy of the PDS business.
• Accountable for the development and implementation of best practices that enhance the Firm's capabilities.
• Attends and/or member of local and regional industry conferences to influence reputation and public image of business and personal brand.
• Source new and cultivate existing client and business relationships, lead or support the pursuit strategy and secure new business.
• Advanced SME level of knowledge on industry specific requirements and their impact to design and construction of work.
• Obtain and maintain industry recognized credentials and/or certifications.
• Represent JLL in industry specific events, conferences and media as a content contributor.
• Effectively manage client and on-account teams' expectations and instils confidence with clear, concise, and proactive communication.
• Effectively communicate to and engage with PDS leads, knows when to engage and/or escalat.
• Stays informed on changes to the PDS processes, systems and reporting and contributes to strategic client initiatives.
• Adherence to the revenue generation requirements of the PDS business according to your role.
• Travel requirement: approximately 25% though this may fluctuate both up and down.

What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like:

• Lead project controls for engagements. This will include multiple projects at one time and large scale complex projects.
• Partner with team members to execute complex projects through all stages.
• Present to key stakeholders across the project team.
• Prepare detailed and accurate construction cost and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents.
• Understand and be able to relay local market pricing for material, labor, and equipment using published documents, historical data, and performing market studies.
• Provide value engineering services and design option reviews.
• Identify and analyse potential risks that may impact project deliverables, timelines, or budgets.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor their implementation.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to gather data and provide accurate and timely project status updates.
• Prepare bid analysis and participate in reconciliations with contractors and subcontractors.
• Generate project progress reports and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct periodic project audits to identify any deviations from established project control processes.
• Review change order reviews and support change management, assessing whether changes are within the scope of the base work.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement lessons learned and best practices on future projects.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to project controls.
• Apply subject matter expertise to support the global community of pr