Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Cost Manager, Construction

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Chicago • California • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per year

About the role

  • Deliver estimating and cost management services to various assigned clients across diverse industries
  • Prepare detailed and accurate construction cost and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents
  • Understand and relay local market pricing for material, labor, and equipment
  • Provide value engineering services and design option reviews
  • Review change orders and support change management
  • Identify and analyze potential risks that may impact project deliverables, timelines, or budgets

Requirements

  • 2+ years as an Estimator, Cost Manager, or similar role
  • Bachelor's degree from accredited institution (preference towards Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management)
  • Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and planning concepts
  • Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals
  • Highly organized with strong analytical skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team members
  • Ability to generate AACE level 1-5 cost evaluations with capability of working conceptually and qualifying unknowns
  • Expertise in estimating software and benchmarking tools
  • Intermediate to Expert level in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Smartsheet
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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
cost managementconstruction cost estimatingproject cost estimatingvalue engineeringchange managementrisk analysisAACE level 1-5 cost evaluationsarchitectural drawings knowledgeplanning concepts
Soft skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skills