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Cost Estimator

JLL
Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
Job Description Summary

Provide project cost estimates for development of capital plan budgets and detailed budgets for project funding requests

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

    • Support the development and recommendations of cost estimates for projects in the account/Client Real Estate multi-year capital plan
    • Review capital plan annually and adjust budget estimates based on market conditions and other factors that impact costs
    • Review, develop, track, and update detailed cost estimates and budgets during project development and design for inclusion in project funding packages
    • Interact and collaborate with various internal and external clients, stakeholders, internal service providers, project managers, and vendors during development of ROM and detailed budgets
    • Function as SME and consultant assisting with cost monitoring, solutioning, value engineering, vendor proposal and bid evaluation, and closeout reconciliation
    • Compare budget costs to benchmark pricing information, analyze quantities, and scope items
    • Support in developing and maintaining project historical cost benchmark for various project types
    • Prioritize requests to meet or exceed the Client’s expectations
    • Provide superior client service through objective recommendations
    • Enhance overall cost controls service delivery by increasing efficiency and improving processes
    • Enhance own professional and personal skills

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