CareerPlan

Associate Director Cost Manager – Industrial and Maritime Construction

Baltimore, Maryland, usFull-time$160k–$180k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Lead cost management services for major industrial and maritime construction programs, ensuring commercial excellence and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.

Role type

Senior IC cost manager (Associate Director)

Builds

Cost management delivery for complex capital projects in industrial, maritime, shipyard, port, and manufacturing sectors.

Domain

Construction consultancy / Industrial & Maritime Construction

Required skills

Cost management lifecycle expertise, quantity surveying, contract administration, change management, forecasting, cost controls, team leadership, stakeholder management, commercial strategy, risk mitigation, business development, financial reporting, audit coordination.

Preferred skills

Graduate degree in quantity surveying/cost management, RICS certification, construction consultancy experience.

Technologies

Internal Business Management Systems (BMS), internal software for margin tracking and forecasting, KPI tools.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor cost management teams; interface with clients, stakeholders, and consultants; perform quantity surveying and cost controls; report on commercial status; drive best practices and process improvements; participate in proposals and business development; manage financial forecasts and audits.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership