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Cost Manager, Construction
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.. Responsible for delivering estimating and cost management services to various clients across diverse industries .
Posted 5/16/2026full-timeAtlanta • Illinois, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Responsible for delivering estimating and cost management services to various clients across diverse industries
- Prepare detailed and accurate construction 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 market studies
- Provide value engineering services and design option reviews
- Review change orders and support change management assessing whether changes are within scope of base work
- Identify and analyze potential risks that may impact project deliverables, timelines, or budgets
- Coordinate with project stakeholders to gather data and provide accurate and timely project status updates
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to project controls
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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)
- 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
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
cost estimationvalue engineeringchange managementrisk analysisAACE level 1-5 cost evaluationsarchitectural drawingsplanning conceptsanalytical skills
Soft Skills
communicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationindependenceability to work through ambiguity
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeQuantity SurveyingArchitectureEngineeringConstruction Management