Cost Estimator

Company Overview

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is a global professional services firm specializing in real estate management and investment. Operating in 70 countries, JLL delivers value through property management, outsourcing, and investment management with over 27,500 employees across Asia Pacific.

Job Summary

As a Cost Estimator in Project & Development Services, you will support project success from tendering to completion across diverse sectors, managing multiple projects concurrently to deliver within budget and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender pricing and detailed cost estimations by sourcing quotations and conducting cost evaluations to support competitive bidding
• Develop high-level cost estimations and pre-tender estimates within short turnaround times to facilitate project planning
• Review and interpret tender documents, specifications, and drawings to accurately quantify materials and work scope
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, designers, owners, contractors, and subcontractors to adjust and finalize cost estimates based on project changes
• Compile Bills of Quantity, tender documents, amendments, and submit tender bids to meet project requirements
• Negotiate prices with suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors to achieve cost-effective procurement outcomes
• Evaluate contract and subcontract works and perform contract administration tasks with clients and vendors to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Maintain cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures to track project expenditures and financial status
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and verify supplier invoices for timely and accurate payment processing
• Manage procurement processes using JLL’s cloud-based platform to streamline vendor engagement and purchasing
• Research and evaluate prospective suppliers to expand and maintain a qualified vendor pool aligned with JLL standards
• Onboard and pre-qualify vendors to ensure compliance with company requirements and enhance supplier diversity
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors to support project delivery
• Apply knowledge of interior fit-out works to enhance cost estimation accuracy and project outcomes
• Work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines and high expectations while maintaining quality standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support team and project objectives

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a relevant field and/or 1-2 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor in an Interior Design firm, Design & Build, or Contractor firm
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new technologies for efficient project management
• Strong communication and negotiation skills demonstrated through successful vendor and stakeholder interactions
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills applied to problem-solving and cost optimization
• High attention to detail with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues promptly