CareerPlan

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Real Estate

San Francisco, California, usFull-time$120k–$150k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Managing project cost planning, procurement, commercial management, cost control, and financial reporting for commercial real estate construction projects.

Role type

Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor

Builds

Cost estimates, forecasts, risk registers, and financial reports for commercial, corporate, mixed-use, retail, hospitality, and office developments.

Domain

Commercial real estate construction

Required skills

Cost estimation, quantity surveying, procurement management, cost control, financial reporting, bid analysis, change order management, dispute resolution, vendor management, benchmarking, contract auditing, SOX compliance

Preferred skills

RICS accreditation, construction consultancy experience, knowledge of procurement routes and value engineering

Technologies

Cost estimating software, take-off software, bid analysis sheets, change control forms

Responsibilities

Advise clients on strategies and manage vendor prequalification; develop and review project estimates; manage cost reporting and forecasting; control costs via payment assessments and change order reviews; manage invoicing and final accounting processes; conduct post-contract reviews and audits.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC