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Cost Manager

AtkinsRéalis
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

Job Description

Why join us?

It's an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

We are seeking a Cost manager to join our Chicago, IL team.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

  • Assist in development of stage gate estimate development and budget sanction documentation through the provision of relevant project cost data and projected staffing requirements.
  • Assist in all budget system setup requirements utilizing agreed Cost or Work Breakdown Structures to assign and control costs in accordance with agreed execution strategies.
  • Assist Senior team members in tracking of all project costs against sanctioned budgets and agreed baselines throughout each stage of the project reporting baseline deviations in a timely manner.
  • Execute all project cost transactional requirements including Purchase Order creation, invoice settlement, shared cost contributions and finance related ledger reconciliations.
  • Assist in the month end process for all cost-based deliverables including accrual determination and validation, Time-phased Forecast development and variance identification and mitigation.
  • Interface with internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis to maintain consistent flow of data to senior project team members.
  • Assist in preparation of all project Change Request documentation and track approvals through the DoA process.
  • Assist in the preparation of all project cost related reporting requirements for project stakeholders and senior leadership including Summary and Detailed Cost Reports, Change Logs, Performance measurement and Contingency Utilization.
  • Assist in project close out activities and cost benchmarking tasks through the provision of historical cost data to third party auditors.
  • Provide Ad hoc support on Cost Management scopes of work where applicable.
  • Support continuous improvement scopes of work and have a direct and profound effect on a data-driven organization.
  • Provide guidance and consultation to project mangers and other stakeholders.
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.

What will you contribute?

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, or 5 years of relevant construction experience, or alternatively up to 5 years experience in a similar environment.
  • Familiar with project controls working practices and methodologies.
  • Preferred experience working with software and MS office applications.
  • Must be articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and good decision-making abilities.
  • Must have good communication skills.
  • Finance and or accounting experience preferred
  • Must generally understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Cost Management systems.
  • What we offer at AtkinsRéalis :

    AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.

    We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes :

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Group Insurance
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Two Floating Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
  • An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ , Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
  • A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college
  • If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

    AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE / Minorities / Females / Veteran / Disability.

    Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here :

    https : / / careers.atkinsrealis.com / equal-opportunities-statement

    AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data.

    By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

    Expected compensation range is between $120,000 - $140,000 depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

    Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

    Note to staffing and direct hire agencies :

    In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume / candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https : / / careers.atkinsrealis.com / recruitment-agencies

    Worker Type

    Employee

    Job Type

    Regular

    At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

    Salary : $120,000 - $140,000

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