Cost Manager - Commercial Real Estate Construction
Core
Provide cost management services throughout the project lifecycle for commercial real estate construction projects, including cost planning, commercial oversight, risk management, and financial control.
Role type
Senior IC Cost Manager (Commercial Real Estate Construction)
Builds
Cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and commercial risk registers for new builds, remodels, and tenant improvements.
Domain
Commercial Real Estate + Construction Cost Management
Required skills
Cost estimation, budget management, risk assessment, change order management, vendor prequalification, bid analysis, value engineering, contract administration, financial reporting, dispute resolution, cash flow management, parametric modeling, data-driven forecasting
Preferred skills
RICS accreditation, construction consultancy experience, knowledge of procurement routes, AI-enabled cost modeling, digital solution implementation
Technologies
Cost Estimating Software, Take-off Software, Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, parametric/hybrid cost models, AI-enabled cost modeling tools
Responsibilities
Advise clients on strategies and manage vendor prequalification; develop and review project estimates and budgets; manage cost reporting and forecasting; control costs via payment assessments and change order reviews; maintain commercial risk registers; handle final accounting and post-contract audits; support AI-enabled cost modeling and digital solutions; mentor team members.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC