Industrial Construction Cost & Contract Manager

NewCold Melbourne; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

NewCold is seeking a Commercial Cost & Contract Manager (Construction) in Chicago, IL. You will manage contracts and costs for large-scale cold-store development projects across the US and Canada, lead change order negotiations, and ensure contract compliance.

The role requires 3–5 years of cost management experience with Design-Build contracts, travel up to 10%, and a CCP or PMP is a strong asset. Base salary range is $105,000–$115,000 with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of cost management experience with contract administration and change orders.
• Experience in industrial construction or large-scale logistics real estate.
• CCP or PMP certification is a strong asset.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Change Order Analysis & Variations Management: review, verify, and negotiate change orders.
• Post-Contract Contract Management: administer Design-Build contracts through project lifecycle.
• Reporting & Pre-Contract Planning: provide financial updates, risk assessments, and pre-contract budgeting.

Skills

Contract administration

Change order management

Cost management

Industrial construction

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Construction Management/Quantity Surveying/Civil Engineering

Job description

NewCold is seeking a Commercial Cost & Contract Manager (Construction) in Chicago, IL. You will manage contracts and costs for large-scale cold-store development projects across the US and Canada, lead change order negotiations, and ensure contract compliance.

The role requires 3–5 years of cost management experience with Design-Build contracts, travel up to 10%, and a CCP or PMP is a strong asset. Base salary range is $105,000–$115,000 with bonus eligibility.