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Roles & Responsibilities
We are seeking an Assistant Cost Manager to join our Project & Development Services team in Egypt in a site-based project located in Sheikh Zayed. This role provides essential support to cost and commercial leadership in delivering comprehensive pre- and post-contract services across diverse construction projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in project budget management, commercial administration, and contract oversight throughout the project.
What This Job Involves
- Provide comprehensive support to cost and commercial leadership in delivering pre- and post-contract services.
- Manage and maintain accurate project budgets throughout project lifecycles.
- Take detailed commercial meeting minutes and maintain project documentation.
- Utilize CostX, Excel, and Microsoft Office programs to advanced proficiency levels.
- Review detailed measurements and sections of Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for accuracy.
- Provide input into value engineering initiatives during construction.
- Execute strong contract administration practices and procedures.
- Conduct site walks with project teams to assess progress and identify issues.
- Prepare comprehensive cash flow reports and financial projections.
- Draft monthly payment recommendations based on project progress.
- Create and maintain weekly commercial dashboards for stakeholder reporting.
- Manage project variations including assessment, documentation, and approval processes.
- Assist in project closeout procedures and resolution of claims and variations.
Desired Candidate Profile
Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management.
Advanced proficiency in CostX software for cost planning and measurement.
Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
Strong understanding of construction contracts.
Experience with post-contract (administration, variations) activities.
Experience with pre-contract would be advantageous.
Solid knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience with Egyptian construction market practices and regulations preferred.
Professional membership or working toward chartered status (RICS, AACE, etc.) advantageous.
Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary project teams.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
Company Industry
- Real Estate
Department / Functional Area
- Contract Management
- Estimation
- Tendering
- Quantity Surveying
Keywords
- Assistant Cost Manager
- PDS Projects
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Jones Lang LaSalle
We re JLL a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 92,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That s why we re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL Project & Development Services (P&DS) MENA provides consulting, design, management and build services to tenant and owners, leveraging technology and digital solutions to drive outstanding service delivery. We bring a life-cycle perspective to our clients, from development solutions to our core services in programme, project and cost management and consulting in digital solutions, tenancy management, sustainability, leisure & entertainment, and workplace & design.