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The role presents a unique opportunity for the right leader to build from a strong foundation, taking operations to the next level of maturity. For this role, the successful candidate will have leadership responsibilities for the cost management discipline. Being the guardian of quality on existing projects/commissions and being a career developer and mentor to their large team.

The successful candidate will be an agile, emotionally intelligent leader with strong technical delivery history. International and cross sector experience with an ability to work in multi-cultural environment is beneficial. The successful candidate will be a cost management generalist, covering estimating, cost, scheduling, risk, change, performance measurement and reporting and should be able to articulate and continually move forward "what good looks like. They will have excellent communication skills and be a strong and respected influencer. They should operate at a senior level and comfortable to present to large groups and to a senior level client base.

Key requirements of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Act as principal point of contact for cost management matters and lead the JLL team.
• Leads and motivates others to participate and contribute, provides necessary direction and inspires high performance.
• Take on key account role(s), project execution assurance and maintain client relationships as required.
• Deliver assurance services to projects - peer review, gateway review, maturity assessments, readiness reviews, progress and performance audits.
• Periodically take on major program delivery roles and lead the JLL team on the commission - achieve a successful "steady state" delivery and then manage transition and backfill.
• Provide oversight and assurance to the JLL major program in the region.
• Identify organizational needs, build recruitment plans and develop role specifications.
• Extensive experience in delivering CM programs, projects and segment knowledge.
• Play a key role in the Infrastructure / Real Estate CM business development activities for the cost center.
• Assist in the development and implementation of marketing and business development strategies.
• Provide solutions to clients and work together with business development team member(s) on sales proposals, qualification packages and presentation materials.
• Coordinate with project team leaders on project negotiations and execution.
• Collaborate with the other business divisions and teams.
• Provide oversight and assurance to the JLL major programs in the region.
• Delivers high quality of service products by utilizing JLL systems, policy and procedure, managing time, planning and organizing to ensure excellence.
• Demonstrates understanding of commercial business drivers and ensures that work and projects are carried out in alignment. Contributes to the development of business opportunities.
• Demonstrable appetite for challenge, innovation and continued improvement in CM discipline.
• Take responsibility for BU performance and project P/L
• Identify and understand the areas of opportunity and development.
• Enable continued growth trajectory within the market.
• Be a developer of talent and enjoy coaching early/mid-career cost management staff to meet their own and our business goals.
• Be comfortable working with remote staff across global time zones.
• Be organized and strong administratively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 - 20 years of relevant working experience in the cost management discipline
• Degree holder in Quantity Surveying, or related field (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
• RICS qualified (MRICS)
• Proactive, quality driven, self-motivated and hands-on team-leader with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills essential, ability to communicate well with clients and senior management.
• Ability to manage difficult stakeholders
• Experience in leading and managing large teams of professionals with a strength in growing and developing people.
• Strong communication skills
• Holds / previously held a senior position in another commission/programmes.
• In-depth knowledge in Real Estate

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If 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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