Associate (Qs), Pds Projects

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Associate (QS)
Project & Development Services
**What this job involves**:
Track record in establishing and leading a QS team
Develop new business opportunities
Responsible for team’s quality project delivery, within specified timelines and budget
Develop and nurture existing client relationships
Provide expert quantity surveying consultancy services for high-value projects, from inception to completion
Strong experience in various sectors such as data centre, residential, education, manufacturing, commercial, industrial, and healthcare
Skilled in Cost Advisory work, working with inter-team collaboration within JLL
Lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors
Conversant in estimating, pre-contract cost control, pre-contract documentation, tendering procedures, post contract procedures, standards, and service levels expected, etc.
Deputize for and support the Director in the management and development of the office.
Interview and recommend the necessary permanent and contract resources as directed.
Resource planning to ensure the efficient utilization of staff.
Drive staff suggestions and feedback on current practices for continuous improvement
Brief, direct, and supervise all QS to ensure client’s requirements are met.
Ensure staff are appropriately trained and mentored.
Ensure proper progress of projects and standards are maintained.
Thrive under pressure and deal effectively with tight deadlines and high expectations
Any other duties as assigned
Oversight of the QS teams responsibilities and support where required to ensure deliverables are met to the standards expected by JLL.
We employ talent from a wide range of backgrounds, though typically you should have:
A degree or diploma in a relevant field, and/or at ten years’ experience in a similar Cost Consultancy position.
RICS / AAIQS / SISV qualifications preferred
Have good experience in the pre-construction as well as the construction phase projects
Relevant experience in a QS Consultancy firm will be advantageous
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technologically savvy
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
Attention to detail
You should have a great sense of urgency when it comes to solving problems, improving products or services, finding new markets, and implementing new strategies
A great communicator with superb organisational skills
A structured and organised approach with an eye for detail is also crucial, as is being tech-savvy.
As a digital leader, we use a range of technology platforms to deliver our projects. A willingness and aptitude to work in a digitized manner will be advantageous.
You are resilient and can deal effectively with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
You should know how to negotiate to generate risk-assessed solutions, and how to handle ambiguities.
A great communicator with superb organisational skills
We achieve our biggest success when working together, so clear communication is key, as is collaboration and teamwork.
A structured and organized approach with an eye for detail is also crucial, as is being tech-savvy. As the digital leader in project management, we use a range of technology platforms to deliver our projects.
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL
- 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 102,000 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.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.