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Cost Manager | Owners Rep
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-02-06
Listing for:
E-Frontiers
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role
Join our highly respected cost management and estimating team and play a pivotal role in delivering precise, strategic, and innovative solutions for clients across a variety of building types. You’ll work on projects from concept through construction, leveraging cutting-edge tools like BIM 5D cost modeling, LEED cost analysis, and life cycle costing to influence project outcomes.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile projects, collaborate closely with project teams, and gain exposure to the full spectrum of construction cost management.
Key Responsibilities- Cost Management:
Lead cost control, negotiate change orders, and manage contingencies. - Budgeting & Forecasting:
Oversee project budgets, provide accurate financial forecasts, and analyze financial statements. - Invoice Processing:
Track and process invoices while maintaining up-to-date cost systems. - Reporting:
Produce progress, earned value, and cost reconciliation reports for internal and client review. - Contract Administration:
Prepare cost estimates and manage contract terms, retention, and insurance. - Documentation:
Maintain project records including change orders, invoices, and relevant documentation. - Project Closeout:
Coordinate project closeout meetings and deliverables. - Schedule Monitoring:
Ensure adherence to project schedules and QA/QC standards. - Support Project Management:
Assist with RFPs, equipment plans, and supplier coordination. - Proposal & Contract Management:
Oversee proposal reviews, contract negotiations, and supplier deliveries. - Financial Compliance:
Ensure budgets are met and project charges are accurately reconciled.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Structural or Architectural Engineering, Cost Estimating, or equivalent technical qualification.
- 4+ years of relevant experience in construction cost estimating across multiple building types, from program through construction documentation stages.
- Strong knowledge of elemental and CSI cost formats.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional client service.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.
- Career Growth:
Opportunities to advance within a leading consultancy. - Impactful Work:
Influence high-profile projects from concept through completion. - Collaborative Environment:
Work alongside a skilled team of estimators, project managers, and engineers. - Flexible Work Options:
Some work-from-home opportunities to balance productivity and lifestyle. - Exposure to Cutting-Edge Tools: BIM 5D, LEED cost analysis, and life cycle costing.
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