Cost Manager - Commercial Construction
Core
Advise clients on cost strategies, manage estimating services, control costs, and oversee final accounting for commercial real estate construction projects including tenant improvements and ground-up developments.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor
Builds
Cost estimates, forecasts, and financial controls for commercial real estate projects
Domain
Commercial real estate construction and quantity surveying
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery
Required skills
cost estimation, vendor prequalification, bid analysis, value engineering, contract administration, change order management, cost reporting, dispute resolution, post-project auditing
Preferred skills
RICS accreditation, quantity surveying consultancy experience, knowledge of construction methodologies and procurement strategies
Technologies
cost estimating software, quantity take-off platforms, bid analysis sheets, change control logs
Responsibilities
Advise clients on cost strategies and manage vendor prequalification; develop and review detailed project estimates; manage cost reporting and budget tracking; oversee cost control including payment applications and change orders; lead final accounting and project closeouts; benchmark project cost performance.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC