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Cost Manager, Project & Development Services (PDS)

We are a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate.

At JLL, you will have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. The Cost Manager is responsible for capex, cost control and financial management across a diverse portfolio of projects within Project & Development Services, including office fit-out, hospitality and retail. The role ensures projects are delivered within approved budgets, collaborating with project teams, finance teams and stakeholders to develop accurate cost estimates, track project expenses, conduct financial analysis and recommend ways to optimize project costs.

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to establish project budgets.

Regularly review and update budgets based on presente costs and forecasts.

Develop accurate, detailed cost estimates during the planning phase, managing the following processes: Prepare capex cost estimates for spend approval during scope definition, following best practice to ensure a high-quality estimate.



Identify lower-cost scope alternatives and value engineering proposals so that final solutions stay within approved budgets. Carry out market cost benchmarking and analysis across sectors and locations. Collaborate with project and program managers, engineers, architects, designers, clients, stakeholders and contractors on estimates.

Cost Control and Monitoring

Monitor project expenses and ensure alignment with approved budgets.

Implement effective cost management processes and controls.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

Analyse project costs, variances and trends to provide insights and recommendations.

Prepare financial reports and presentations for clients and project stakeholders.

Support the procurement team in commercial bid review and tender clarification.

Lead commercial clarifications with bidders at resource, preliminaries and construction package levels.

Vendor and Contract Management

Collaborate with procurement and contract management teams to negotiate favourable contracts and pricing.

Evaluate vendor invoices and ensure accuracy and compliance with contract terms.

Work closely with project managers and teams to integrate cost considerations into project planning and decision-making.

Collaborate with finance teams to align project budgets and financial forecasts.

Stay up to date with industry best practices and emerging trends in project cost management.

Develop and maintain cost planning guidelines and templates for a consistent approach to capex estimating.

Collect and analyse benchmarking data to support strategic decisions based on costs and benefits.





Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, building engineering, civil, architecture, MEP engineering or a related discipline.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience with a consultant or general contractor in a similar role, preferably in a multi-cultural environment.

Proven experience in cost management across more than one of the following sectors: office fit-out, hospitality (hotels) and retail.

Experience with data centre projects.

Experience with FIDIC contract frameworks (Red, Yellow or Silver Book) or other standard forms of contract.

Excellent written English to describe project background and cost impact, identify main risks, explain benchmark costs and deviations, and set out the basis of costs, assumptions and exclusions.

Ability to provide support, tools and procedures to JLL’s Project Managers on cost proposals and benchmarking.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Able to work independently and as part of a team, including with remote teams and stakeholders.

Excellent numerical, commercial and financial acumen.

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📌 Project Cost Control Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Jones Lang LaSalle
📍 Madrid