Senior Cost Manager

Cumming Management Group•Pontoon Beach, IL

About The Position

Cumming Group is seeking a Cost Manager to join its team on a data center construction project. The role supports and manages project costs throughout the construction lifecycle. Experience in data center or mission-critical construction is preferred but not required. The position works with project management, estimating, and commercial teams and provides clients and project teams with accurate, timely cost information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
3–5+ years of experience in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, or a related construction discipline.
Strong understanding of construction costs, estimating methodologies, construction delivery, and project lifecycle management.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
Understanding of change order management, contract administration, and construction measurement methods.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex project information.
Effective communication and relationship-building skills with clients, contractors, and cross-functional project teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
Strong attention to detail, accountability, and collaborative working style.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data center or mission-critical construction projects.
Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Review, interpret, and accurately estimate assigned scopes of work based on project documents.
Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and project stakeholders.
Prepare cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and other cost management reports.
Prepare subcontractor analyses and bid comparison sheets for assigned scopes of work.
Review and evaluate subcontractor proposals, change orders, and cost impacts.
Perform continuous cost management throughout all phases of construction.
Support contract administration and commercial management activities at the project level.
Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, forecasts, and potential cost risks.
Assist with change management, cost reconciliation, and project reporting.
Provide accurate and timely cost information to clients and project teams.
Work collaboratively with project management, estimating, and commercial teams.
Support the preparation and maintenance of project cost plans and related documentation.