Cost Engineer Graduate: Fast-Track Global Projects

Linesight; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking a Cost Engineer to join our globally active cost management consultancy. You will work with experienced teams to monitor progress, prepare estimates, and manage cost reports across varied projects, including site walks with GC and client PMs.

The role emphasizes clear communication and building strong relationships with clients and team members. The position offers exposure to diverse projects, with a salary range between $72,000 and $96,000, dependent on experience and

Qualifications

• Have a degree or comparable experience in a project management or construction discipline.
• Are chartered or are on the path to complete it. We can help.
• Have experience in pre- and post-contract cost management on varied projects.
• Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing.
• Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines.
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and openness.

Responsibilities

• Attend key meetings and design reviews to monitor progress, collaborate on solving problems and communicate impacts to partners.
• Participate in site walks with GC, Cost Manager and client PM, assessing progress and identifying potential cost impacts.
• Effectively consolidate data to prepare detailed estimates, and ad-hoc cost reports and analyses.
• Maintain the project change management logs, with detail focus and accuracy.
• Partner with the extended Cost Management team to complete complex client tasks.
• Monitor the financial close-out on all projects including settlement of all vendors.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Project management or construction degree

Job description

Linesight is seeking a Cost Engineer to join our globally active cost management consultancy. You will work with experienced teams to monitor progress, prepare estimates, and manage cost reports across varied projects, including site walks with GC and client PMs.

The role emphasizes clear communication and building strong relationships with clients and team members. The position offers exposure to diverse projects, with a salary range between $72,000 and $96,000, dependent on experience and