JLL · 3 weeks ago
Cost Estimator
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$102K/yr - $140K/yrJLL is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. The Cost Estimator will provide project cost estimates for the development of capital plan budgets and detailed budgets for project funding requests.
CommercialReal Estate
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
Provide project cost estimates for development of capital plan budgets and detailed budgets for project funding requests
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
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Benefits
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
Founded in 1783
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.59B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M
Leadership Team
Christian Ulbrich
Global Chief Executive Officer
John Gates
CEO, Leasing Advisory, Americas
Recent News
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2025-12-29
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