Cost Estimator – Capital Projects Facilities & Services

• Analyze construction documents project manuals and other contract documents and prepare detailed time cost materials and labor estimates for capital projects in multiple phases of project delivery (Planning Design Bid & Award).
• Collaborate with project teams to refine and reconcile in-house cost estimates with those provided by design and construction vendors.
• Collect analyze and document historical data and set up cost monitoring systems for project costs.
• Estimate not to exceed and lump sum change orders during construction.
• Recommend and estimate cost-reduction strategies for capital projects.
• Monitor design and construction industry forecasts and annual reports and local market for escalation and labor availability.
• Generate quarterly and financial year reports for capital projects bidding.
• Estimate and recommend bid alternates for capital project bidding.
• Calculate and recommend unit costs and allowances for capital project bidding.
• Estimate contractor proposals for work to be performed within a contract allowance.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in engineering construction management architecture or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years (24 months) of commercial construction management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in cost estimation project budgeting and/or construction cost analysis.

• Ability to read and interpret plans blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
• Knowledge of the practical application of construction technology.
• Knowledge in commercial scheduling and estimating software.
• Knowledge of building codes or industry standards.

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5012 - Construction Project Manager position appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 09/07/2026. This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position appointed on a 12-month basis. The budgeted salary range for this position is $80000-$100000.Westrive to provide a competitive salary consider factors such as availablemarket data internal equity candidate qualifications and budget salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experiencewhile also considering internal equity.

This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100000 fee.

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Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 09/07/2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this order to be considered as a transfer candidate you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. If required by the position transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position please contact or call 217-. For questions regarding the application process please contact .

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health Dental Vision Life Insurance a Retirement Plan Paid time Off and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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