Senior Cost Consultant — Hybrid, Impactful Projects

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd is seeking a Senior/Executive Cost Consultant based in Chicago, IL. This role requires managing vendor prequalifications, developing project estimates, and maintaining rigorous cost controls across significant projects.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field, along with strong client-facing skills and relevant experience in construction cost management.

Enjoy a hybrid working environment while contributing to a global consultancy with a century of expertise.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in cost management within the construction industry.
• Experience in estimating, cost engineering, or project controls.
• Ability to thrive in client-facing environments.
• Experience with medium to large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor prequalification and appointment processes.
• Develop and present project estimates for construction.
• Establish cost reporting schedules and maintain risk registers.
• Liaison with project managers on cost assessments.
• Manage invoicing and final accounting processes.
• Prepare training materials and lessons learned documentation.

Skills

Client-facing abilities

Strong communication skills

Construction industry knowledge

Cost estimation

Project cost controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related fields

Tools

Cost estimating software

Take-off software

Job description

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd is seeking a Senior/Executive Cost Consultant based in Chicago, IL. This role requires managing vendor prequalifications, developing project estimates, and maintaining rigorous cost controls across significant projects.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field, along with strong client-facing skills and relevant experience in construction cost management.

Enjoy a hybrid working environment while contributing to a global consultancy with a century of expertise.