Associate Director - Cost Manager - Commercial Real Estate Construction
Core
Lead cost management services for key construction programs and capital projects throughout California, managing internal and external stakeholder relationships to ensure successful delivery across the project lifecycle.
Role type
Senior IC Associate Director - Cost Manager (Commercial Real Estate Construction)
Builds
Production cost models, cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports for workplace construction projects (new builds, remodels, tenant improvements).
Domain
Commercial Real Estate Construction / Cost Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Quantity Surveying, cost controls, change management, strategic cost planning, bid review, procurement strategy, financial risk management, budget adherence, value engineering, data-driven decision making, team leadership, mentoring, business development, proposal writing, SOX compliance, AI-enabled cost modeling, digital solution translation.
Preferred skills
Graduate degree in quantity surveying/cost management/construction management, RICS certification, construction consultancy experience.
Technologies
Internal Business Management Systems (BMS), internal software for margin tracking and forecasting, AI-enabled cost modeling tools, automated estimating platforms, scalable cost intelligence platforms.
Responsibilities
Lead a cost management team to deliver on accountabilities; interface with clients, stakeholders, and consultants at all project stages; perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management; act as the first point of contact for reporting on overall commercial status; drive best practices and identify process improvements; undertake staff performance reviews and mentor talent; manage financial documentation, change orders, and risk reporting; participate in business development, proposals, and RFP responses; align cost plans with project schedules for cash flow management; contribute to enterprise cost strategies and capital planning.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities