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Assistant Cost Manager
Project & Development Services
What this job involves:
Supporting the team
You will be working side-by-side with the team to ensure the success of a project – from the tendering stage, to design phas,e to construction, and to completion. The projects are many and varied, including variations in project dollar value and complexity. You will be exposed to Fit-outs & Refurbishments for both Tenants and Landlords in Commercial, Retail, lndustrial, Hospitality and Education.
Managing multiple projects concurrently
Do you enjoy multi-tasking? Several projects are on-going at various stages hence you will have to coordinate with multiple vendors to ensure no downtime during works. You will be involved from preparing project specifications and project timeline, preparing tender or bid documents and vendor procurement as well as weekly project reports and updates to be submitted the stakeholders. Delivering projects within the established budgets and timelines is the key!
Sounds like you?
Our successful Cost Managers
Design & Build tender pricing and cost estimations, souring of quotations, cost evaluation and prepare cost comparison
Prepare high level cost estimations / pre-tender estimates for Design & Build projects in short turnaround time
Preparation of tender documents including review and understanding the tender documents, specifications and drawings for taking off quantities
Confer with engineers, architects, designers, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Compilation of Bill of Quantity, tender documents / amendments and submission of tender bids etc
Familiar with Contract forms, terms and conditions, etc.
To compare and negotiate price and with suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
Evaluate Contract/Sub-contract works and carry out other Contracts Administration with clients and vendors
Maintain Design & Build project cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures
To prepare and issue of PO and verify supplier invoice for payment
Preparation of client invoices and processing of vendor invoices
Managing procurement process via JLL's own cloud-based platform for all procurement
Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
Prepare to On-board and pre-qualify vendors to JLL standards; and to expand current vendor pool in directory
Maintaining positive relations for suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
Experience in Large scale Design & Build Interior Fit-out works preferred
Thrive under pressure and deal effectively with tight deadlines and high expectations
Any other duties as assigned
To apply you need to be:
We employ talent from a wide range of backgrounds, though typically you should have:
A degree or diploma in a relevant field, and/or at least two to five years’ experience as a QS in a Interior Design firm, D&B or Contractor firm or in a similar position.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technologically savvy
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
Attention to detail
You should have a great sense of urgency when it comes to solving problems, improving products or services, finding new markets, and implementing new strategies
Location:
On-site –SingaporeIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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