Director, Project Controls & Cost Management

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is seeking a Project Controls Lead in Poughkeepsie, NY. This role involves establishing project controls functions and leading project activities to ensure successful project delivery.

You will transform scope briefs into comprehensive narratives, develop cost estimates, and manage a project controls team. The ideal candidate has 10-15 years of construction experience, expertise in cost estimating, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of construction industry experience with at least 5 years focused on project controls.
• Proven track record developing accurate cost estimates for complex commercial construction projects.
• Expertise using multiple cost databases and benchmarking tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls activities and establish best practices.
• Develop comprehensive project definition frameworks.
• Create detailed project charters that define scope and budget.

Skills

Cost estimating

Project management

Team leadership

Construction means and methods

Analytical skills

Risk identification

Market intelligence

Cost databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

OnScreen Takeoff

Bluebeam

CostX

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is seeking a Project Controls Lead in Poughkeepsie, NY. This role involves establishing project controls functions and leading project activities to ensure successful project delivery.

You will transform scope briefs into comprehensive narratives, develop cost estimates, and manage a project controls team. The ideal candidate has 10-15 years of construction experience, expertise in cost estimating, and strong leadership skills.