Construction & skilled trades jobs in Chicago, IL

About the role

Turner & Townsend  are seeking a  Cost Manager  /  Quantity Surveyor  to support construction cost services on a large-scale, multi-phase campus development in the St. Louis, MO area. This is a major greenfield project involving extensive site development and the construction of multiple large industrial buildings All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:

What you'll bring

• Candidates must be based in the Chicago, IL area and able to travel to the project site near St.
• Louis, MO approximately once per month for 2–3 days per trip.
• Ability to travel to the St.
• Louis, MO area monthly for a 2–3 day trip.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• Experience supporting medium to large-scale construction projects, including site development and large building programs.
• Knowledge of procurement routes, value management, and value engineering principles.
• Experience supporting pre-contract estimating and post-contract cost control activities.
• Familiarity with cost reporting, budgeting, and change management processes on active construction projects.
• Ability to review contractor pricing, payment applications, and change orders with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.