CareerPlan

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management

Chicago, Illinois, usFull-time$100k2026-10-05 → 2026-10-22

Core

Manage cost management services, including estimating, cost control, and final accounting, for complex construction projects across commercial real estate, data centers, and public/private sectors.

Role type

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Builds

Project estimates, cost forecasts, commercial risk registers, and final account settlements for construction programs.

Domain

Construction Management / Commercial Real Estate

Required skills

Cost estimation, bid analysis, change order management, contract dispute resolution, vendor prequalification, commercial risk management, cost reporting, value engineering, procurement route knowledge, financial auditing

Preferred skills

RICS accreditation, construction consultancy experience, knowledge of value management

Technologies

Cost Estimating Software, Take-off Software, Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms

Responsibilities

Advise clients on vendor prequalification and bid strategies; develop and review project estimates; manage cost reporting and forecasting; control costs through payment assessments and change order reviews; manage final accounting and post-contract audits; benchmark performance against successful commissions.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC