CareerPlan

Senior Cost Manager - Life Sciences Construction

Boston, Massachusetts, usFull-time$118k2026-10-06 → 2026-10-22

Core

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor ensuring client objectives for complex Life Sciences construction projects (manufacturing, laboratory, R&D) through value-added cost management.

Role type

Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor

Builds

Cost plans, estimates, valuations, and final accounts for Life Sciences capital projects

Domain

Construction / Life Sciences

Required skills

Estimating, change order negotiation, cost planning, quantity surveying, cost controls, change management, contract price negotiation, contingency management, financial reporting, value engineering, leadership/mentoring

Preferred skills

RICS accreditation, construction consultancy experience, knowledge of procurement routes

Technologies

Internal Business Management Systems, internal software for margin tracking

Responsibilities

Estimating and negotiating change orders; producing final cost plans; reconciling changes with general contractors; managing cost checks and valuations; preparing monthly cost reports; negotiating final accounts; compiling built cost records; coaching and mentoring talent; managing SOX control responsibilities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties