Project Cost Manager Jobs in Illinois

Job Cost Manager

What we are looking for:

As our Job Cost Manager, you are the architect of our project financial health and the champion of job cost education. You will own our company cost structure, drive critical Work in Progress (WIP) processes using systems like CMiC and our proprietary system, Status, and act as a strategic partner to senior leadership. You will build and lead a robust training culture, ensuring our operations, project management, and finance teams are aligned and mastering our financial best practices.

What you'll do:

• Standardize and deliver comprehensive training on job cost processes, forecasting methodology, and financial workflows to bridge the gap between operations and finance.
• Maintain, optimize, and elevate an accurate company cost structure within our systems (CMiC, Status, etc.).
• Oversee the monthly WIP cycle and critical performance metrics to ensure timely, high-accuracy reporting for leadership.
• Act as the financial data expert, building dynamic dashboards (e.g., Tableau) to present high-level financial narratives and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to pioneer solutions that enhance department efficiencies and job cost reporting.
• Lead monthly financial review best practices training; maintain the company’s financial playbook.
• Review and stress-test original cost budgets, manage job contingency trackers, and lead the monthly job review adjustment process.
• Ensure adherence to coding conventions, reconcile Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) budgets, and facilitate contract administration for DBEs.
• Supervise support staff, mentor team members, and drive professional development through regular feedback and goal setting.

Who you are:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction accounting/finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or Construction Management (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in CMiC (or similar ERPs), data visualization (Tableau), and advanced Excel. Experience with database development is a plus.
• Skilled in public speaking, workshops, and translating complex accounting for non-financial stakeholders.
• Exceptional verbal/written communication skills; ability to present to executives with confidence.
• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer:

The annual base pay for this role is between $100,000 - $140,000. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors, including: location, work experience, education, training, transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for a bonus. Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Identity Protection
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote people in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.