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Associate Director, Cost Management

  • Company: Cumming Group
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Salary: Pay not listed
  • Full Time
  • Company site
  • Pay not listed

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Associate Director, Cost Management at Cumming Group - Chicago, Illinois

Role Overview

The Associate Director of Cost Management at Cumming Group will play a pivotal role in overseeing cost management strategies for some of the world's most exciting projects. This is an opportunity to work within a dynamic environment where success is measured by your impact on project outcomes.

Core Duties

  • Lead and manage cost management teams, ensuring accurate and timely cost forecasts and analyses.
  • Develop and implement cost management strategies that align with project goals and client expectations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on budgeting processes and financial reporting.
  • Conduct regular reviews of project budgets and provide recommendations for cost savings and optimization.

What You Bring

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in construction or engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focusing on cost management.
  • Proven track record in managing large-scale projects and delivering successful outcomes within budget constraints.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data for decision-making purposes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

About the Company

Cumming Group is one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year growth, Cumming Group offers a dynamic environment for professionals seeking to make a significant impact.

Next Steps

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Illinois is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders on Lake Michigan to its northeast, the Mississippi River to its west, and the Wabash and Ohio rivers to its south. Of the fifty U.S. states, Illinois has the fifth-largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth-largest population, and the 25th-most land area. Its capital city is Springfield in the center of the state, a

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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2%via World Bank

Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1%via FRED

National quits rate: 2.0%via FRED (BLS JOLTS)

Weekly initial unemployment claims: 209,000via FRED

GDP per capita in US: $90,027via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800via OECD

Cost of living in Illinois: 0.0% below the national averagevia BEA

Minimum wage in Illinois: $15.00/hrvia FRED

Real GDP per capita in Illinois: $71,835via FRED

Home prices in Illinois (year over year): +5.8%via FRED

Median household income in Cook County: $81,797via US Census ACS / Data USA

Average commute time in Cook County: 32 minvia US Census ACS / Data USA

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Nearby history: Studebaker Building, listed 1975 (74m away) — via National Register of Historic Places

Typical climate: average high 59°F / low 44°F year-round (summers around 82°F, winters around 21°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals

Walkability: Most walkablevia EPA National Walkability Index

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  • Elevation 193m (633 ft)

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Listing facts

  • Role Associate Director, Cost Management
  • Employer Cumming Group
  • Location Chicago, Illinois
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
  • Posted August 18, 2026
  • Apply by September 17, 2026
  • Country United States
  • Overview Full job description on this page (307 words)

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Associate Director, Cost Management Cumming Group · Chicago, Illinois