Senior Cost Manager

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13811258\ Position Title: Senior Cost Manager\ \ Location: Pontoon Beach, IL\ \ Req Id: JR104006\ \ Time Type: Full time\ \ Description: At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless! \ \ We are currently looking for a Cost Manager to join our team on a data center construction project. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting and managing project costs throughout the construction lifecycle. Experience in data center or mission-critical construction is preferred but not required.\ ### Responsibilities - Review, interpret, and accurately estimate assigned scopes of work based on project documents. - Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and project stakeholders. - Prepare cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and other cost management reports. - Prepare subcontractor analysis and bid comparison sheets for assigned scopes of work. - Review and evaluate subcontractor proposals, change orders, and cost impacts. - Perform continuous cost management throughout all phases of construction. - Support contract administration and commercial management activities at the project level. - Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, forecasts, and potential cost risks. - Assist with change management, cost reconciliation, and project reporting. - Provide accurate and timely cost information to clients and project teams. - Work collaboratively with project management, estimating, and commercial teams. - Support the preparation and maintenance of project cost plans and related documentation. ### Qualifications - Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field. - Experience: 35+ years of experience in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, or a related construction discipline. - Experience with data center or mission-critical construction projects preferred. - Strong understanding of construction costs, estimating methodologies, construction delivery, and project lifecycle management. - Ability to prepare and maintain accurate estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost reports. - Understanding of change order management, contract administration, and construction measurement methods. - Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex project information. - Effective communication and relationship-building skills with clients, contractors, and cross-functional project teams. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment. - Strong attention to detail, accountability, and collaborative working style. - Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE, or equivalent is preferred but not required. *Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Groups policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital st\ \ \ \ Equal employment opportunity, includi g veterans and individuals with disabilities.\ \ * PI287795465