Cost Manager

Position Summary

This role is responsible for managing the cost control function for the assigned project, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to support informed decision-making. The position requires strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills to collaborate with project stakeholders and drive positive project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain system accuracy and ensure data integrity across cost systems
• Perform analytics including Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Earned Value Management, forecasting, and scenario evaluation
• Generate standard cost reports for project stakeholders
• Develop ad hoc reports to support project decision-making
• Conduct contract and commercial analysis to assess financial impacts
• Lead or participate in meetings with Project Management Teams to communicate cost performance
• Communicate project status effectively using standardized tools and methods
• Apply historical and current project trends to inform cost-related decisions
• Identify and implement cost control measures that drive accountability across the project team
• Support team coordination and task execution to meet project deliverables

Requirements

• Education: Required: High School Diploma or GED; Preferred: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university, or Master’s degree (M.A.) with exposure to advanced statistical analysis and construction management practices
• Experience: Required: 5+ years of relevant experience in cost management or project controls; Preferred: Experience in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) environments with exposure to cost control, forecasting, and reporting
• Management Responsibilities: Supervises 5+ team members. Acts as a Work Leader and Supervisor, assigning tasks and overseeing performance. Participates in hiring, performance evaluations, and salary reviews. Coordinates and reviews work of assigned cost team members
• Skills & Competencies: Accuracy and data integrity, Oral and written communication, Problem-solving and analytical thinking, Report writing and scenario evaluation, Use of statistical software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access), Familiarity with project management tools (P6, CMIS, Contract Manager, ConstructSim)

Salary/Pay Rate

In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the expected salary range for this Illinois position, Cost Manager, is between $113,900 and $160,407 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Benefits

This position, Cost Manager, is eligible for participation in Zachry’s Total Employee Rewards Program, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and other ancillary benefits. This position is also eligible for participation in the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

General office environment with occasional exposure to construction site conditions. Frequent use of computers, calculators, printers, and other office equipment. Requires close vision, color perception, and ability to adjust focus. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Fast-paced and variable work environment.

Zachry is Dedicated to Providing a Safe and Drug-Free Work Environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Information

Relocation Requirement: Must be willing and able to relocate to a project location anywhere within the United States.