Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our mission is to be the preeminent construction cost consultancy globally combining data, insights, and deep local expertise.
Position Overview
Lead our cost advisory and cost management services in Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan ("JHT"). You will be based in Japan. This strategic role combines client relationship development, team leadership, and innovative service delivery.
You will establish our footprint by delivering best-in-class cost management solutions while balancing global standards with necessary local adaptations. Working directly with the Head of Cost Advisory (APAC), you will integrate local operations within our broader regional framework.
This position requires leadership skills and deep understanding of JHT unique construction landscapes to drive growth in these key markets, independently as well as with JLL's business lines and network.
You will work with your PDS Direct Reports for the respective locations who you will work with to meet the agreed PDS annual budget.
Leadership & Strategy
Together with the Head of Cost Advisory (APAC), Direct Managers and Head of Cost Management, HK & Macau to establish and execute the national strategy for cost advisory services in JHT, aligned with APAC objectives.
Develop and reinforce JLL's positioning in the market as a trusted Cost Management leader.
Client & Business Development
Lead client engagement efforts, ensuring strong and enduring relationships with developers, investors, corporates, and public sectors.
Drive business growth – secure new business, cross-sell services leveraging JLL's extensive network, and support major bids and pursuits (including proposals, fee calculation and presentations)
Represent JLL in key industry forums, strategic partner meetings, and client presentations.
Project Delivery & Technical Oversight
Oversee all Cost Management deliverables from feasibility through to final account, including procurement support, value engineering, risk management and data collection.
Responsible for team's quality project delivery ensuring the Client's requirements are met, within specified timelines and budget.
Resource planning to ensure the efficient utilization of staff.
Utilise offshore cost management services to maximise productivity & profitability.
Provide guidance on local market conditions, escalation trends, and benchmarking data to inform client decisions.
Team Management & Talent Development
Build, retain, and develop a high-performing team of cost consultants capable of executing services across your region.
For Hong Kong, assist the Head of Cost Management, HK & Macau to work on this subject.
For Taiwan, assist TW Country Head in building this business despite the culture challenge that cost management is not commonly sold as a service in TW.
Leveraging JLL's career development platform and resources, champion training, professional development, and career progression aligned with JLL/RICS career pathways.Drive staff suggestions and feedback on current practices for continuous improvement.
Ensure staff are appropriately trained and mentored.
Foster a collaborative, enjoyable and inclusive team environment.
Financial Management
Support the Head of Business and Finance with advising agreed revenue and invoice schedule for onward reporting.
Lead formalization of professional services agreement with client where needed.
Lead resource management, recruitment and work scope deployment.
Work with the team to track the key performance indicators to ensure quality of services.
Market Intelligence & Innovation
Monitor industry trends, construction cost inflation, supply chain risks, and economic indicators.
Adopt digital platforms forming part of JLL's significant roadmap elevating necessary digital tools and data analytics to enhance efficiency, quality of services and data for best client outcomes.
Support JLL's research team with local market intel, best practices and thought leadership marketing efforts.Conducts trend analysis of the construction cost market and performs cost benchmarking analysis to provide various data for regular report publications.
MarketingTogether with the overarching marketing strategy, support efforts for steering the local context.
Review currently marketing, submission & presentation toolkit and recommend key localised amendments.
Digital Leadership
JLL use a range of technology platforms to deliver its projects. A willingness and aptitude to work in and leverage the available technologies will be expected.
Review and suggest improvements for the existing digital platforms for JLL's onward planning.
Essential
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Proven leadership track record, in cost management.
Extensive experience in the JHT construction market, with strong networks among developers, contractors, and consultants.
Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar.
Chartered status (e.g., MRICS) highly preferred.
Strong communicator.
Preferred
Experience across multiple asset classes (e.g. data centres, corporate real estate, industrial/logistics, life sciences, hospitality).
Familiarity with different forms of contract and procurement in their local markets.
Exposure to regional projects and/or experience working in a global organization.
LOCATION
Tokyo, Japan
(with flexibility for travel across Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan as required)
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