Cost Engineer/Estimator - Decatur, IL

Job Description

Cost Engineer/Estimator - Decatur, IL

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project cost estimates and budgets across all project phases (conceptual, FEED, execution)
• Analyze project costs and forecast expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets and timelines
• Track and report on project financial performance, including cost trends, variances, and risk assessments
• Review and validate contractor cost proposals, change orders, and payment applications
• Provide input during contract negotiations and procurement to ensure cost-effective strategies
• Assist in the preparation of project cash flow forecasts and cost phasing plans
• Interface with scheduling/planning teams to align cost and time data (earned value analysis)
• Support project controls reporting including monthly reports, KPIs, and progress metrics
• Ensure compliance with company financial procedures and project control standards
• Participate in value engineering, risk reviews, and cost optimization initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional work experience
• 5-7+ years of experience in cost engineering for industrial construction (e.g., oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, heavy manufacturing)
• Strong knowledge of cost control systems and tools (e.g., Primavera, EcoSys, SAP, Ares Prism, Excel)
• Familiarity with project delivery methods such as EPC, Design-Build, and CM-at-Risk
• Understanding of construction contracts, labor productivity, and change management
• Certification (or in pursuit) from AACEI (e.g., CCP, CCE) preferred

Key Competencies

• Analytical mindset with strong numerical accuracy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive problem-solving with attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel to project jobsites may be required

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? Studies have shown that applicants may self "select-out" of consideration if they don't meet all posted requirements. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance may be available for this opportunity.

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at ;br>
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between: