Cost Manager, Construction

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Cost Manager at JLL responsible for estimating and cost management across diverse construction projects. Collaborating with stakeholders to maintain project budgets and cost control reports.

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