Senior Cost Manager
Linesight · Chicago, IL
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Chicago, IL
Job highlights
- Manage project costs and bids.
- Analyze tenders for client value.
- Oversee project spend and variations.
- Support dispute settlements transparently.
- Foster employee growth and performance.
About the role
Senior Cost Manager at Linesight
As a Senior Cost Manager at Linesight, you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will gain vast industry experience that will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. You will be mentored and supported by industry leaders and given the tools to grow. You will also be involved in and contribute to our business strategy as we continue to evolve. For us, lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients.
The Opportunity
In this role, you will:
- Actively participate in the tender/bid process--from initial tender/bid documentation through analysis and reporting.
- Manage the change management process - identifying, analyzing, approving, and implementing changes that affect the project cost.
- Analyze tenders/bids to ensure client value for money.
- Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts, including the handling of any claims to ensure the client gets best value from works undertaken.
- Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments.
- Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to your team.
- Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost documentation and timely communication.
- Support the settlement of construction disputes/loss and expense claims with transparency.
- Foster top performance and growth for your employees via excellent mentorship and leadership.
What We Are Looking For
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have experience as a Senior Cost Manager, ideally from a consultancy background.
- Have experience in pre-contract cost management while being experienced in budget control, cost planning, preparing and initiating change forms for discussion with other project stakeholders while being knowledgeable on alternative construction materials.
- Are chartered or are on the path to complete it. We can help.
- Have a degree or comparable experience in a project management or construction discipline.
- Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing.
- Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines.
- Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun.
About Linesight
Linesight is a highly successful global project and cost management consultancy that keeps clients coming back. And for that, we have our people to thank. You see, we’re not like the others. We’re different. Unique. It’s our fresh thinking and focus on what matters that has led to our evolving. We are on a journey working in some of the most exciting innovative sectors with some of the world’s most prestigious companies delivering major projects that deliver a more sustainable built environment. We have an open culture and a flat structure where you can expect to be treated with genuine care, respect, and empathy. With Linesight, you can truly discover the power of team!
Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Linesight is committed to transparent, equal opportunity employment practices. We are building a diverse and inclusive organization, accessible to all, based on having a safe culture which enables all our people to be their true selves. We are a people business, and we understand that the more inclusive we are, the happier our people and the better our work will be. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or recruitment process and are accommodated in the workplace. If you require assistance or accommodation of any kind, please mention this in your application; we would love to hear from you!
Key skills/competency
- Cost Management
- Tender Process
- Change Management
- Budget Control
- Cost Planning
- Estimates
- Valuations
- Client Value
- Construction Disputes
- Project Management
Skills & topics
- Senior Cost Manager
- Cost Management
- Tender Process
- Bid Analysis
- Change Management
- Budget Control
- Cost Planning
- Estimates
- Valuations
- Final Accounts
- Construction Disputes
- Project Management
- Consultancy
- Linesight
- Real Estate
- Construction
- Built Environment
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in cost management, pre-contract processes, and budget control for the Senior Cost Manager role.
- Showcase consultancy background: Emphasize experience from a consultancy perspective, demonstrating client-facing skills and value delivery.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss specific project examples related to tender analysis, change management, and final accounts.
- Demonstrate leadership: Prepare to talk about your mentorship experience and ability to foster team performance and growth.
- Highlight communication skills: Emphasize your excellent verbal and written communication abilities, crucial for client and team interactions.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Senior Cost Manager role at Linesight?
- The salary range for the Senior Cost Manager position at Linesight is between $108,000 and $145,000 annually, depending on your specific skillset, education, and experience.
- Does Linesight require specific qualifications for the Senior Cost Manager position?
- Yes, Linesight looks for candidates with experience as a Senior Cost Manager, ideally from a consultancy background, strong pre-contract cost management skills, budget control, cost planning, and knowledge of alternative construction materials. A degree or comparable experience in project management or construction is also preferred.
- What is the application process like for a Senior Cost Manager at Linesight?
- The application process typically involves submitting your resume, followed by interviews. All interviews for the Senior Cost Manager role are conducted either in person or virtually with video required, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of your qualifications and fit.
- Is Linesight looking for chartered professionals for the Senior Cost Manager role?
- Linesight welcomes candidates who are chartered or are on the path to becoming chartered. They offer support to help you complete your chartership, recognizing its value for the Senior Cost Manager position.
- What kind of work environment can I expect as a Senior Cost Manager at Linesight?
- You can expect a dynamic environment with opportunities to manage your own priorities and deadlines. Linesight fosters strong relationships with a shared purpose, openness, and fun, encouraging a positive and collaborative culture.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Cost Manager at Linesight?
- Key responsibilities include participating in the tender/bid process, managing change orders, analyzing tenders, assisting with final accounts, creating estimates and cost plans, overseeing project spend, and supporting the settlement of construction disputes.
- Does Linesight offer mentorship for its Senior Cost Managers?
- Absolutely. Linesight emphasizes mentorship and support from industry leaders, providing you with the tools to grow and take charge of your career progression as a Senior Cost Manager.
- How does Linesight approach diversity and inclusion for the Senior Cost Manager role?
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