CareerPlan

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor- Civil, Structural, Architectural

Cupertino, California, usFull-time$150k2026-10-12 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead cost management services for Civil, Structural, and Architectural construction scopes on large-scale capital projects, serving as the key client interface from pre-construction through closeout.

Role type

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor (Construction)

Builds

Cost plans, estimates, valuations, and final accounts for construction projects.

Domain

Construction (Civil, Structural, Architectural)

Required skills

Commercial acumen, cost estimating, change order negotiation, cost planning, quantity surveying, contract price negotiation, cost auditing, valuation, contingency management, value engineering, financial reporting, leadership, mentoring.

Preferred skills

RICS accreditation, construction consultancy experience, knowledge of procurement routes.

Technologies

Internal Business Management Systems, internal software for margin tracking.

Responsibilities

Estimate and negotiate change orders; produce and present final cost plans; reconcile changes with general contractors; coordinate cost information from suppliers and A/Es; manage cost checks and valuations; prepare monthly cost reports; negotiate final accounts; mentor talent; manage cost impact and commitment tracking logs.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities.