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Construction Cost Estimator / Cost Engineer
Gotion INC · 🇺🇸 Manteno, Illinois
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Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 6 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Apr 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Gotion INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “System Engineer-Battery Systems” (Mechanical Engineers) in IL: $123k–$123k, median $123k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($75,000 – $90,000) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 6 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Apr 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route. Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization. Construction Cost Estimator / Cost Engineer Location: Manteno, Illinois Job Type: Full-Time Salary: $75,000 – $90,000 annually (based on experience) Position Summary Gotion is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator / Cost Engineer to support the planning, estimating, budgeting, and cost control of large-scale industrial construction projects at our Manteno, Illinois facility. This role serves as a key liaison between U.S. contractors, design teams, suppliers, and Gotion's Chinese management and engineering teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, evaluating contractor proposals, managing project budgets, and providing cost analysis throughout all phases of construction. The ideal candidate has experience with industrial or commercial construction estimating, strong analytical skills. Essential Responsibilities • Prepare quantity takeoffs, conceptual estimates, detailed cost estimates, and project budgets for industrial buildings, civil, architectural, MEP, and site development projects. • Review construction drawings, technical specifications, bid documents, and contracts to ensure accurate pricing. • Analyze contractor and supplier proposals, identifying scope gaps, duplicated costs, pricing discrepancies, and value engineering opportunities. • Prepare bid control estimates, cost analyses, budget forecasts, and financial reports. • Review pricing for Potential Change Orders (PCOs), Change Orders (COs), and other contract modifications. • Verify contractor labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, overhead, and profit costs. • Participate in procurement activities, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, and contract pricing reviews. • Track contract values, approved and pending change orders, payment applications, and project closeout costs. • Develop and maintain cost databases for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work. • Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Project Management to monitor project budgets, control costs, and mitigate financial risks. • Ensure compliance with company standards, contractual obligations, and project controls. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field. • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in construction estimating, cost engineering, cost control, or contract administration. • Experience with commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or large construction projects. • Ability to independently review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents. • Strong knowledge of quantity takeoffs, budgeting, bid analysis, payment applications, change order management, and project closeout. • Experience with one or more construction disciplines including Civil, Structural, Architectural, MEP, or Site Deve