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Construction Cost Estimator / Cost Engineer (Mandarin Required)

Gotion, Inc. · Manteno, Illinois

Posted about 3 months ago · $75,000 – $90,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
79 days
Gotion, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
41% of Gotion, Inc.'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Gotion, Inc.
high
145 stale, 3 reposted of 149 open
Hiring momentum
188 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

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About this role

The Construction Cost Estimator / Cost Engineer at Gotion Inc. will be responsible for planning, estimating, budgeting, and controlling costs for large-scale industrial construction projects at the Manteno, Illinois facility. This role involves preparing accurate cost estimates, evaluating contractor proposals, managing project budgets, and conducting cost analysis throughout all construction phases while liaising with various teams and contractors.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in construction estimating, cost engineering, cost control, or contract administration
  • Experience with commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or large construction projects
  • Ability to independently review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents
  • Strong knowledge of quantity takeoffs, budgeting, bid analysis, payment applications, change order management, and project closeout
  • Experience with one or more construction disciplines including Civil, Structural, Architectural, MEP, or Site Development

Nice to have

  • Experience with battery manufacturing facilities, cleanrooms, large manufacturing plants, semiconductor, automotive, or industrial construction projects
  • Experience working for a General Contractor, Owner, Engineering Firm, EPC Contractor, or Cost Consulting firm
  • Knowledge of CSI MasterFormat and U.S. construction pricing practices
  • Experience with PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, Procore, RSMeans, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar estimating software
  • Professional certifications such as CCP, CEP, CPE, PMP, or related credentials

What you get

  • Base pay range of $75,000 – $90,000 annually based on experience
  • Opportunities for career progression as skills and qualifications grow

Worth weighing

  • Salary is based on experience and may vary within the listed range
  • Mandarin Chinese is a plus but not required, which might indicate a preference for bilingual candidates
  • The role requires managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, which may be challenging for some candidates

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Listed by Gotion, Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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