Director, Cost Management
Core
Lead project controls function to transform conceptual scope briefs into executable project narratives with accurate cost estimates for commercial construction and renovation projects.
Role type
Senior IC Project Controls Lead (Cost Management)
Builds
Project charters, committed budgets, and cost breakdowns for the PDS portfolio
Domain
Commercial real estate development and construction
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (project charters, budgets, cost estimates)
Required skills
Cost estimating, project controls management, site assessment, constructability analysis, cost database utilization, team leadership, project delivery methods knowledge, cost escalation modeling, CSI division breakdowns
Preferred skills
CPE/CCE/PMP/CCM certifications, BIM/model-based estimating, Procore/e-Builder platform experience, value engineering analysis, cost variance analysis, market intelligence
Technologies
RS Means, JLL proprietary data, regional cost indices, OnScreen Takeoff, Bluebeam, CostX, Excel, Procore, e-Builder
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all project controls activities for the PDS portfolio; Develop comprehensive project definition frameworks and quality control processes; Serve as subject matter expert on constructability, sequencing, and risk identification; Create detailed project charters defining scope, schedule, and budget; Develop accurate, defensible cost estimates using multiple databases; Build, lead, and mentor the project controls team; Partner with leadership to align controls efforts with strategic objectives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management
