Project Controls Manager

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The Project Controls Manager responsible for delivering controls and cost management services within our Project Controls Team to various assigned clients and industries (i.e. office, cultural, hospitality, healthcare, life sciences, educations, and mixed-use).. The role involves overseeing both new builds and renovation projects. The services include conceptual and detailed milestone cost estimates, feasibility studies, master planning, VE & design option reviews, budget reconciliations, Change Order evaluations, project accounting and forecasting. Attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment is a must. It is essential that this person has strong management, communication skills and a good knowledge of construction techniques/technology, real estate markets, and project controls.

What This Job Involves:

• Collaborate with team members to establish, track, and maintain project budgets and cost control reports.

• Develop and execute project plans, defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and priorities.

• Identify and analyse potential risks that may impact project deliverables, schedules, or budgets and develop risk mitigation strategies.

• Review change order and support change management, assessing whether changes are within the scope of the base work.

• Coordinate with project stakeholders to gather data and ensure accurate and timely project status updates.

• Work collaboratively with various teams to implement lessons learned, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives on future projects.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, standards, regulations, and best practices related to project controls.

What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like:

• Partner with team members to execute complex projects through all stages.

• 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.

• Prepare bid analysis and participate in reconciliations with contractors and subcontractors.

• Effectively communicates to and engage with team leads and stakeholders

• Stays informed on changes to the PDS processes, systems and reporting and contributes to strategic client initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• 2 -5 years as an Estimator, Cost Manager or similar role.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Preference towards Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.

• Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals

• Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and planning concepts.

• Highly organized with strong analytical skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team members (architects, contractors, client's representatives, etc.).

• Aggregates and translates outputs into marketable deliverables (e.g. Case Studies, White Papers and quarterly metrics.)

• Ability to generate AACE level 1-5 cost evaluations; capable of working conceptually and qualifying unknowns; expertise in estimating software and benchmarking tools

• Ability to work collaboratively, independently and through ambiguity to create structure and consensus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Cost-X, On-Screen Take-off or other estimating software.

• Professional certification in project management (e.g., AACE, RICS).

• Proficient in project planning and scheduling software tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team members (architects, contractors, client's representatives, etc.)

• Familiarity with procurement and tendering processes

• Advanced level in Excel, Project, PowerPoint and SharePoint and Smartsheet

• Expert understanding of building system (MEPFS and architectural)

• Familiarity with procurement and tendering processes.

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Estimated compensation for this position is:

130,000.00 - 160,000.00 USD per year

The pay range listed is a total compensation range including bonus, if applicable. The provided range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

Location:

On-site -San Francisco, CA

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available

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