Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Construction
Core
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor supporting commercial real estate construction projects (tenant improvements, interior fit-outs, ground-up developments) by managing costs, estimating, and commercial oversight.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor
Builds
Cost plans, estimates, change orders, and financial reports for commercial real estate projects
Domain
Commercial real estate construction
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery
Required skills
cost planning, estimating, change order negotiation, contract administration, cost auditing, value engineering, procurement evaluation, financial forecasting, benchmarking data management, SOX compliance
Preferred skills
RICS accreditation, QS consultancy experience, knowledge of construction methodologies and procurement strategies
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead estimating and negotiating change orders; Provide comprehensive cost planning and estimating services; Partner with design teams and general contractors to develop cost estimates; Reconcile project changes and review contractor data; Act as liaison with stakeholders to track progress and prepare cost reports; Prepare executive summaries on contractor submissions; Coordinate cost inputs from subcontractors and suppliers; Track and manage cost impacts and variances; Perform detailed cost checks and valuations; Support procurement activities by reviewing bids; Provide input into value engineering initiatives; Produce monthly cost reports and funding analyses; Ensure cost auditing and final account closeout; Maintain benchmarking data; Mentor junior team members; Manage financial performance across commissions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities