Cost Manager, Midwest, Life Sciences, Project & Development Services

Overview

Support cost management and reporting for complex life‑science construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• forecast reporting
• earned value
• invoice review
• cost reporting
• risk analysis

Tasks

-Assist with the development of RFPs, RFQs and other project related contract negotiations -Develop project accruals and forecast reports for the projects including detailed monthly, biweekly, and/or weekly as required -Support the development of project estimates -Support development of project control and project execution plan -Assist in the development of cost management procedures for C&W and clients as required -Support earned value analysis -Review/approve invoices from subcontractors and third party -Develop and Manage project cost reports including the evaluation of actual and forecasted costs against budgets -Provided detailed analysis to the project manager, client, CM, engineering or other 3rd parties on cost risk, issues, and/or mitigations

Requirements

• excel
• construction
• matrixed
• bachelor's
• communication
• cost management

What You Bring

-Expertise using Excel Experience within the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences experience strongly preferred. -Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment. -Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field. -Must possess exemplary communication skills – both oral and written. -3 or more years of related experience in working as a cost management expert on capital projects, including design and construction phases.

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About Cushman & Wakefield

-With operations across ~400 offices in 60+ countries, it bridges global scale with deep local market insight. -Typical projects range from agency leasing and capital-markets advisory to project development and integrated facilities management. -The firm specializes across sectors including data centers, industrial/logistics, life sciences, retail, government, and healthcare. -A standout fact: it advises marquee assets like ports, rail hubs, and sports venues.

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