Senior Cost Manager - Data Center Projects & Mentorship

Cumming Management Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Insurance

Vision

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to prepare and complete deliverables across design to construction, mentoring team members and guiding cost management on complex projects, including data center initiatives.

The role emphasizes overseeing deliverables, managing small teams, and strong MEP estimating expertise, with a comprehensive benefits package and Equal Employment Opportunity commitments.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• 4 to 5 years in Cost & Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying with professional accreditation.
• Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform workload and team management such as QA/QC, fee proposals, and task management.
• Reconcile invoices and change orders with GC, sub-contractors, and 3rd parties.
• Perform Value Analysis.
• Develop and nurture client relationships to ensure client satisfaction.
• Support senior management by providing needed reports and responding to inquiries for information.
• Mentor estimating technicians, estimators and train in understanding divisions and construction technology.
• Prepare project plans.
• Provide bid analysis and post contract support.
• Participate in peer review process.
• Undertake Risk and Value management evaluations.
• Understand project controls and stakeholders’ requirements.
• Participate in industry events and demonstrate an understanding of the local market.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Skills

MEP estimating

Cost management

Excel

Education

BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Job description

Cumming Group is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to prepare and complete deliverables across design to construction, mentoring team members and guiding cost management on complex projects, including data center initiatives.

The role emphasizes overseeing deliverables, managing small teams, and strong MEP estimating expertise, with a comprehensive benefits package and Equal Employment Opportunity commitments.