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Program Coordinator 1 (PCN 07-5544)
State of Alaska
Seward, AK
…consultation on the specialized services of the program or associated…
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Product Manager - Control Products
IDEX
Greenwood, NE
…global industrial organization. We are looking for a Product Manager who will help drive product growth, support new product development, and serve as a key link between customers,…
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Staff Software Engineer - IAM
General Motors
Lincoln, NE
Integrate security controls and checks into CI/CD pipelines, build systems, and cloud-native deployment workflows.
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Mechanical Project Manager
Insight Global
Lincoln, NE
…resource supporting the client's Data Center Services (DCS) Project Managers and Engineering teams throughout all phases of installation, testing, energization, and…
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Regional Maintenance Manager
CBRE
Lincoln, NE
- $200,000 to $210,000 USD / year
…looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Regional Maintenance Manager (RMM) to join our growing team as we work to service one of the world’s largest online…
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Facilities Engineering Manager
Actalent
Sparks, NV
- $57.5 to $85.09 USD / hour
Develop project scope, budget, and schedule in collaboration with architects, engineers, and construction teams.
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Manufacturing Equipment Technology Program Manager
Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC
Carson City, NV
- $114,337.92 to $150,068.52 USD / year
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Product Data Manager
Mai Placement
Newark, NJ
Partner closely with the pricing and vendor data lead; split ownership clearly and cross-cover when either of you is tied up on a project
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Manager: Facilities Maintenance
ACCO Brands USA
Booneville, MS
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Principal Engineer, SCADA Engineering- R10878
Invenergy LLC
Corinth, MS
- $155,000 to $182,500 USD / year
…applications, and this role will help ensure consistent SCADA and controls integration standards across BESS, solar, wind, and hybrid sites. Responsibilities Technical leadership and…
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Senior Redevelopment Project Manager
City of Gresham
Gresham, OR
The City of Gresham is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Senior Redevelopment Project Manager to join our Citywide Services team. We are looking for an experienced, independent…
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Solutions Manager
Deloitte US
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…teams operate using tools and automation? If so, the Specialist Manager role supporting the Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Program might be for…
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Government & Infrastructure - Business Transformation - Transformation Execution - Manager
EY
McLean, VA
Experience supporting a federal or state agency in project or program centralization and transformation, risk management, financial controls, schedule management, resource planning,…
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Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
AtkinsRealis USA Inc.
United States
We are seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join our team in Bothell, WA or near another AtkinsRealis Hub office. Our Engineering group in Bothell, WA USA is looking for…
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Sr Technical Project Manager-Fleet Systems & Analytics
Centuri Group, Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
The Technical Project Manager – Fleet Systems, Analytics & Implementation will lead the enterprise-wide deployment of Centuri’s fleet management software across our operating companies.…
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Regional Maintenance Manager
CBRE
Columbus, OH
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…looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Regional Maintenance Manager (RMM) to join our growing team as we work to service one of the world’s largest online…
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Special Projects Manager/Classification 04142 NWD
North Wind Group
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Responsible for collaborating with the Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, and IDIQ Manager to support management of special project tasks, including classification and records…
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Project Manager - Strategic Initiatives
Nuclear Fuel Services
Barberton, OH
Your Day to Day as a Strategic Initiatives Project Manager:
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Capital Equipment Project Manager
Actalent
Hilliard, OH
- $100,000 to $140,000 USD / year
Job Title: Capital Equipment Project ManagerJob Description
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Finance Program Manager - Work at Home
Bon Secours Mercy Health
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The Finance Program Manager serves as a key financial, analytical, and technical resource supporting enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, analytics, and value-based performance…
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…Internal Auditor. The IT Internal Auditor will report to the Manager, IT Audit, and work closely with other members of the Internal Audit Department and business and IT stakeholders. This…
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Engineering & Maintenance Manager
Akzo Nobel
Columbus, OH
…customer and company quality standards * Performs and oversees project management and engineering of capital and expense projects including scope development, safety reviews, equipment…
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Project Controls Manager
Strike
Spring, TX
The Project Controls Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing project controls activities across assigned business units and construction projects. This role provides leadership in…
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Project Controls Manager
Strike
Brownsville, TX
The Project Controls Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing project controls activities across assigned business units and construction projects. This role provides leadership in…
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Senior Manager, Social Media
Lucid Motors
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Lucid Motors is seeking a strategic and creative Senior Manager of Social Media to lead the company's global organic social media presence. This role is responsible for shaping how Lucid’s…

Actalent

CSA Estimator

Chicago, IL, United States

$72.11 to $88.94 USD / hour

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Pay: $72.11 to $88.94 USD / hour
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

Job Title: Cost ManagerJob DescriptionA dynamic and leading project controls and construction consulting firm seeks a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support large-scale casino, gaming, hospitality, and entertainment construction projects. The successful candidate will serve as a key commercial leader throughout the project lifecycle, partnering closely with owners, project executives, design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure financial accountability and successful project delivery. This role emphasizes change order management, cost control, contract administration, commercial negotiations, claims mitigation, and forecasting across active casino construction and renovation projects.Responsibilities

Lead the review, negotiation, and resolution of contractor and subcontractor change orders.
Evaluate change order requests for scope validity, pricing accuracy, schedule impact, and contractual entitlement.
Develop independent change order estimates and cost analyses.
Track Potential Change Orders (PCOs), Change Order Requests (CORs), and executed change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
Collaborate with project teams to assess financial impacts of design revisions, owner-directed changes, unforeseen conditions, and schedule disruptions.
Identify potential claims, risks, and cost recovery opportunities while minimizing project exposure.
Maintain comprehensive change logs and provide executive-level reporting on pending and approved changes.
Support dispute avoidance, negotiations, and commercial resolution strategies.
Establish and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and cost baselines.
Monitor project expenditures and commitments against approved budgets.
Analyze cost performance and identify emerging budget risks.
Lead monthly forecasting exercises, variance analysis, and contingency tracking.
Support funding approvals and budget authorization processes.
Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed construction cost estimates.
Review contractor estimates and validate pricing assumptions.
Perform benchmarking and market pricing analysis.
Support value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.
Evaluate cost impacts associated with phasing, occupied construction, gaming floor renovations, hospitality upgrades, and facility expansions.
Support contract administration activities throughout design and construction.
Interpret contract documents, specifications, and commercial requirements.
Review payment applications, contractor invoices, and commercial compliance documentation.
Assist with procurement strategy, bid evaluations, contractor selection, and commercial negotiations.
Serve as a trusted advisor to owners and project leadership teams.
Build strong working relationships with contractors, consultants, designers, and operational stakeholders.
Facilitate commercial discussions between project teams and construction partners.
Provide strategic guidance related to project costs, risks, and commercial performance.
Mentor junior cost managers, estimators, and quantity surveyors.

Essential Skills

5+ years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, estimating, project controls, or construction commercial experience managing and evaluating construction change orders.
Thorough understanding of construction contracts, project financial controls, and cost management practices.
Experience supporting projects through multiple phases of design and construction.
Ability to assess schedule impacts, contract risks, and cost implications associated with project changes.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Experience working directly with owners, contractors, and project stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced construction environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience supporting casino, gaming, hospitality, resort, entertainment, or large-scale commercial construction projects.
Experience with occupied renovations, phased construction, and operational facility upgrades.
Professional certifications such as MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE, PSP, or similar.
Knowledge of construction claims analysis, contract administration, and risk management.
Experience in owner's representative, construction consulting, or project controls environments.
Proficiency with cost management, estimating, and project controls software.
Background supporting projects ranging from casino floor expansions and hotel renovations to resort developments and large entertainment venues.

Work EnvironmentThis position is based on-site at the end client. The work environment promotes work-life balance with salaried positions ensuring 40-hour work weeks. Employees are entitled to 80 hours of PTO, 8 holidays, and have access to benefits such as 401k, medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additionally, ongoing education is available through platforms like Udemy after 6 months, along with participation in an Abenity discount program and a 360-degree review program. This opportunity offers the chance to work on multiple long-term projects throughout the greater Chicago area. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $72.11 - $88.94/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Negotiation
Reporting
Forecasting
Market pricing
Regulatory compliance
Documentation
Procurement
Leadership
Cost management
Surveying
Estimating
Communication skills
Risk management

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