Cost Manager

About the role: We are currently looking for a Cost Manager (Quantity Surveyor) to join our expanding Commercial Management Team in Project Development Services at JLL Taiwan. Our QS team plays a crucial role in supporting our internal Design and Build team by providing conceptual and detailed milestone cost estimates, conducting design option reviews and value engineering, managing accounting and forecasting, reviewing change orders, and more. In this position, you will report directly to the Commercial Lead of the PDS team. To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate a strong track record of delivering projects, as well as exceptional relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders, clients, consultants, and contractors. Your responsibilities will include supporting bids and collaborating with various departments within the organization. We are looking for candidates who possess a solid background in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, with preference given to those who hold MRICS qualifications. What this job involves: [Pursuits and Sourcing]: *Client Requirements and Feasibility Study: 1. Assist in establishing client requirements 2. Lead and conduct feasibility cost estimates and develop detailed cost plans. *Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Preparation and Pricing: 1. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to create accurate bills of quantities (BOQ). 2. Support cost estimation and analysis by evaluating both direct and indirect costs for BOQ items. 3. Thoroughly examine tender drawings and documents to identify discrepancies and potential additional items/scopes for the BOQ. *Contract and Procurement Management: 1. Assess and communicate potential risks related to design proposals. 2. Coordinate with relevant parties to address any uncertainties in the contract work scope and request clarifications. 3. Work alongside the procurement team to develop procurement strategies and prepare tender and RFP documentation. *Value Engineering and Supply Chain Optimization: 1. Conduct value engineering services and review design options to optimize cost efficiency. 2. Identify and explore opportunities for improved procurement, cost management, and supply chain optimization. [Contract Administration]: 1. Develop and maintain precise project budgets and cost plans throughout the entire project cycle. 2. Handle contract variations, additional works, snags, and maintenance orders by submitting and negotiating them effectively. 3. Conduct thorough reviews of site requisitions and compare them against approved Bill of Quantity (BOQ). 4. Visit the site as needed to perform measurements and monitor project progress. 5. Analyze and provide recommendations for subcontract payments, ensuring accurate valuation of completed work and issuing payment requests to Finance. [Database Management]: 1. Conduct research on material, labor, and equipment pricing in the local market using published documents, historical data, and market studies. 2. Gather data to facilitate benchmarking and support knowledge management. 3. Collaborate with the Procurement Manager to expand the Commercial Management team and foster a team-oriented approach. Desired experience and technical skills: 1. A minimum of 3-5 year experience as a Cost Manager (Quantity Surveyor) or similar roles in the commercial fit-out industry. 2. Diploma/Degree in relevant field preferred (Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management). 3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Mandarin and English, with strong presentation abilities. 4. Highly organized with strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in MS Office applications; familiarity with other estimating software is a plus, particularly strong Excel skills. 5. Extensive understanding of architectural and interior design drawings and planning concepts.