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Cost Manager - Commercial Real Estate Construction

USA wide, us💼 Full-time💰 $100,000–$100,000🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-28

Core

Provide cost management services throughout the project lifecycle for commercial real estate construction projects, ensuring financial control and successful project outcomes.

Role type

Senior IC cost manager (construction)

Builds

Construction project estimates, cost reports, forecasts, and commercial risk registers for clients.

Domain

Commercial real estate construction

Required skills

cost planning, commercial oversight, financial control, vendor prequalification, bid analysis, value engineering, change order management, dispute resolution, cost reporting, final accounting, post-contract audits

Preferred skills

RICS accreditation, construction consultancy experience, knowledge of procurement routes

Technologies

Cost Estimating Software, Take-off Software, Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms

Responsibilities

Advise clients on strategies and manage vendor prequalification; develop and review project estimates; manage cost reporting and forecasting; control costs via payment assessments and change orders; manage invoicing and final accounting processes; benchmark performance against commissions.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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