Project Cost Manager

JLL; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Project Cost Manager to oversee budgets for construction and workplace projects, delivering accurate cost guidance across multiple project phases. You will collaborate with clients, project teams, contractors and stakeholders to drive financial accountability and optimize value, applying market data and scope analysis.

At JLL, the role supports a culture of collaboration across local and global teams, delivering innovative, efficient, and value-driven project

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a Cost Manager to support the delivery of construction and workplace projects by developing, managing, and analyzing project budgets across multiple project phases. In this role, you will apply local market expertise, benchmark data, and project scope analysis to provide accurate cost guidance that supports informed decision-making and successful project delivery.
• At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way - for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees - and this role plays an important part in delivering innovative, efficient, and value-driven project outcomes. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, where teams work together to strengthen project delivery and create meaningful impact for clients.

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.

Project Cost Manager

What this job involves:

We are seeking a Cost Manager to support the delivery of construction and workplace projects by developing, managing, and analyzing project budgets across multiple project phases. In this role, you will apply local market expertise, benchmark data, and project scope analysis to provide accurate cost guidance that supports informed decision-making and successful project delivery. Working closely with clients, project teams, contractors, and stakeholders, you will help drive financial accountability while supporting a collaborative environment focused on performance excellence and client satisfaction.

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way - for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees - and this role plays an important part in delivering innovative, efficient, and value-driven project outcomes. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, where teams work together to strengthen project delivery and create meaningful impact for clients.

What your day-to-day will look like: