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Cost Manager - Commercial Real Estate Construction

San Francisco, California, us💼 Full-time💰 $120,000–$120,000🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-27

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

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