Strategic Cost Manager & Owners Rep

E-Frontiers

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options
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Job summary

E-Frontiers is seeking an experienced construction cost estimator to join our cost management team on high-profile projects, guiding costs from concept through construction with BIM 5D modeling, LEED cost analysis, and life cycle costing.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and invoicing while coordinating documentation and QA/QC, ensuring financial integrity and client satisfaction across multiple building types.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Structural or Architectural Engineering, Cost Estimating, or equivalent technical qualification.
  • 4+ years of relevant experience in construction cost estimating across multiple building types, from program through construction documentation stages.
  • Strong knowledge of elemental and CSI cost formats.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional client service.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Cost Management: Lead cost control, negotiate change orders, and manage contingencies.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Oversee project budgets, provide accurate financial forecasts, and analyze financial statements.
  • Invoice Processing: Track and process invoices while maintaining up-to-date cost systems.
  • Reporting: Produce progress, earned value, and cost reconciliation reports for internal and client review.
  • Contract Administration: Prepare cost estimates and manage contract terms, retention, and insurance.
  • Documentation: Maintain project records including change orders, invoices, and relevant documentation.
  • Project Closeout: Coordinate project closeout meetings and deliverables.
  • Schedule Monitoring: Ensure adherence to project schedules and QA/QC standards.
  • Support Project Management: Assist with RFPs, equipment plans, and supplier coordination.
  • Proposal & Contract Management: Oversee proposal reviews, contract negotiations, and supplier deliveries.
  • Financial Compliance: Ensure budgets are met and project charges are accurately reconciled.

Skills

Communication
Collaboration
Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

E-Frontiers is seeking an experienced construction cost estimator to join our cost management team on high-profile projects, guiding costs from concept through construction with BIM 5D modeling, LEED cost analysis, and life cycle costing.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and invoicing while coordinating documentation and QA/QC, ensuring financial integrity and client satisfaction across multiple building types.

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