Cost Manager

Cost ManagerJob Category: Cost Management Requisition Number: COSTM001421 Posted: February 12, 2026 Full-Time Hybrid Chicago, IL 60604, USA DescriptionTitle: Cost Manager Reporting to: Office Director Salary Range: $80,034.48 - $130,223.70 Overview of Role: The Cost Manager provides cost management services including invoice validation, cost forecasting and reporting, change management, close out administration, procurement management, earned value and value engineering. The Cost Manager should have the ability to identify opportunities within a project that will add value and help successfully accomplish the client's desired project outcome. Truth. Trust. Together. Tomorrow. At RLB, we speak the truth, build for the long term, look out for each other and work to do good. We are driven by outcomes, creating tailored solutions that deliver successful projects. We believe that when we bring together the right people doing things the right way, we make progress for our clients and our communities. RLB is an award-winning international firm, known for providing property and construction consultancy advice at all stages of the construction cycle. Utilizing its many years of experience and professionally trained employees, RLB continues to firmly establish itself as one of the major players in the construction industry throughout the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Oceania. Our employees are involved in a variety of projects across a range of sectors, from sports arenas and healthcare to higher education and convention centers. As a privately held company, we hire the best people, give them exceptional training, and provide extensive opportunities for professional growth while working on exciting projects, and provide an excellent compensation and benefits package. Essential FunctionsPrepares and issues periodic cost reports to senior technical staff Preparation of construction related cost estimates, cost plans, and cost strategies. Reviews the cash flow prepared by junior technical staff and issues to senior technical staff With minimal supervision, reviews all change orders in accordance with the client's approval process Reviews all invoices for the project and ensures that junior technical staff codes the invoices where applicable and forwards them to the client's accounts payable department With minimal supervision, provides procurement services for the client, where applicable, for construction and engineering services, including preparing RFP and bid analysis Where applicable, overviews and reports to the client on contractor buyout of subcontract bid packages Attends the bi-weekly cost meetings to review procurement status and change order status with the contractors and engineering teams With minimal supervision, provides cost information on value engineering analysis With minimal supervision, carries out an earned value analysis of the project on a periodic basis Reviews the contractors close out administration and ensures that they meet their contractual requirements Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication. Contributes to and understands the clients desired project outcomes, identifies opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes. Adds to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results. Bachelors degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related field, plus four years or relevant experience Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities Must have people management experience Must have excellent communication and presentation skills Must thoroughly understand and utilize Excel Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Indoor office environment. May require work on site location when necessary. Equipment used includes computers and standard office machines. Essential physical tasks include: the ability to work on a computer and the ability to answer and speak on a telephone. General Benefits information can be found on the RLB Careers Page. RLB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.