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Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Industrial & Manufacturing Construction

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-27

Core

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor supporting cost services for complex industrial and manufacturing construction projects, including modernization, retrofitting, and expansion within active facilities.

Role type

Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor

Builds

Cost plans, estimates, valuations, and final accounts for large-scale industrial projects

Domain

Construction / Industrial & Manufacturing

Required skills

cost planning, estimating, change order negotiation, quantity surveying, cost control, change management, value engineering, procurement route knowledge, commercial negotiation, cost auditing, reporting, team mentorship

Preferred skills

industrial/manufacturing/retrofit environment experience, construction consultancy background, RICS accreditation

Technologies

internal financial systems, Business Management Systems

Responsibilities

Estimate and negotiate change orders; develop and present cost plans; reconcile contractor data; coordinate cost information with subcontractors and design teams; manage cost checks and valuations; lead commercial negotiations; produce monthly cost reports; negotiate final accounts; maintain benchmarking records; mentor team members.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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