Cost Manager
Core
Lead cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control activities across projects and business operations to deliver within budget while maximizing value.
Role type
Senior IC Cost Manager
Builds
Project budgets, cost estimates, financial forecasts, and performance dashboards
Domain
Construction/Infrastructure project controls and commercial management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Cost planning, budget management, cost control, financial forecasting, contract review, change order management, cash flow projection, risk mitigation, stakeholder negotiation, process improvement
Preferred skills
Mentorship of junior analysts, automation of reporting systems
Technologies
Excel, ERP systems, project management tools
Responsibilities
Develop and manage project budgets and cost estimates; Monitor project expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets; Track actual costs against budget and forecast variances; Review contracts, change orders, claims, and commercial implications; Lead monthly forecasting and cash flow projections; Partner with project managers, finance teams, and external stakeholders to present cost performance updates
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC