Senior Cost Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Partner with team members to execute complex projects through all stages while leading project teams and client interactions .

Posted 4/3/2026full-timeAlbany • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with team members to execute complex projects through all stages while leading project teams and client interactions
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 using published documents, historical data, and performing market studies
Provide value engineering services and design option reviews while conducting bid analysis and participating in reconciliations with contractors and subcontractors
Review change orders and support change management assessing whether changes are within scope of base work
Develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor their implementation while coordinating with project stakeholders to gather data
Review and analyze project documentation to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to project controls while contributing to strategic client initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years as an Estimator, Cost Manager, or similar role
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution (preference towards Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management)
Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals
Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and planning concepts
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
Ability to work collaboratively, independently, and through ambiguity to create structure and consensus
Ability to lead teams and interact with clients while aggregating and translating outputs into marketable deliverables

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

construction cost estimationproject cost estimationvalue engineeringbid analysisrisk mitigation strategiesAACE level 1-5 cost evaluationsarchitectural drawings knowledgeanalytical skills

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationleadershipability to work independentlyability to work through ambiguity

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Quantity SurveyingBachelor's degree in ArchitectureBachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Construction Management