Sr Cost Project Manager - Chicago, IL -6473

Manpower Group (USA); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, through its Experis brand, is seeking a Senior Project Cost Manager in Chicago, IL to oversee costs from planning through completion. You will manage budgets, forecasts, estimates, and financial controls across complex facility, construction, and capital improvement projects.

The role requires a strong background in construction project management, cost control, and project financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within construction or related fields.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse teams and clients.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, project controls, and industry standards.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate construction projects from initiation through completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish project objectives, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Manage communication between clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Oversee project documentation, compliance, and quality standards throughout all phases.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Contract management

Project financial reporting

Job description

Sr Cost Project Manager - Chicago, IL -6473

• Reference Number: 409375
• Published Date: 09/09/2026
• Job Type: Temporary
• Industry: Architecture and Engineering
• Hours: Full Time

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Join our team as a Senior Project Cost Manager and play a key role in the successful delivery of complex facility, construction, and capital improvement projects. This position is responsible for overseeing project costs from planning through completion, ensuring budgets, forecasts, estimates, and financial controls are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in construction and facilities project management, with expertise in cost control, budgeting, forecasting, contract management, and project financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional who enjoys partnering with project teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Job Title: Sr Project Cost Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

What's the Job?

• Lead and coordinate construction projects from initiation through completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish project objectives, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Manage communication between clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Oversee project documentation, compliance, and quality standards throughout all phases.

What's Needed?

• Proven experience in project management within construction or related fields.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse teams and clients.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, project controls, and industry standards.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on impactful construction projects in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative team culture that values innovation and professional growth.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and quality.
• Potential for long-term employment and career advancement.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.