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Director Cost Management
jll
engineering

REQ530851




Job Description:


The Director of Project Controls is a senior leadership role responsible, critical in managing and controlling project schedules, budgets, and risks throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires a proactive approach, extensive experience in project management, specifically in the area of controls, and a track record of successfully implementing strong analytical skills, attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. It is essential that this person has extensive knowledge of construction techniques/technology and real estate markets


Daily Responsibilities:


Lead project controls for engagements. This will include multiple projects at one time and large scale complex projects. • Partner with team members to execute complex projects through all stages. • Present to key stakeholders across the project team. • 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. • Identify and analyse potential risks that may impact project deliverables, timelines, or budgets. • Develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor their implementation. • Coordinate with project stakeholders to gather data and provide accurate and timely project status updates. • Prepare bid analysis and participate in reconciliations with contractors and subcontractors. • Generate project progress reports and present findings to internal and external stakeholders. • Conduct periodic project audits to identify any deviations from established project control processes. Review change order reviews and support change management, assessing whether changes are within the scope of the base work. • Collaborate with project teams to implement lessons learned and best practices on future projects. • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to project controls. • Apply subject matter expertise to support the global community of practice.


Job Requirements:


Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Preference towards Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management. • 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 • Conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within project cost management. • Demonstrated competence in performing structured work assignments. • Ability to use existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems. • Ability to receive instruction, guidance, and direction from more senior-level roles.


Compensation:


170,000.00 – 220,000.00 USD per year


Job Location(s):


Stamford, Connecticut


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Competition:

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