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Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure / Transit

Austin, Texas, usFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-11
On-site

Core

Manage construction cost services including reporting, control, estimating, and dispute resolution for large-scale infrastructure and transit projects.

Role type

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Builds

Cost forecasts, payment assessments, change order recommendations, and final accounting for $8bn+ infrastructure programs.

Domain

Construction / Infrastructure / Transit

Required skills

Cost reporting, budget forecasting, change order management, bid analysis, value engineering, contract dispute resolution, invoicing management, post-contract audits, cost estimation, risk register management

Preferred skills

RICS accreditation, construction consultancy experience, knowledge of procurement routes, cost-loaded schedules, industry standards

Technologies

Procore PMIS, Oracle, Bluebeam, Cost Estimating Software, Take-off Software

Responsibilities

Manage cost reporting schedules and present forecasts to clients; review payment applications and recommend contractor entitlements; develop project estimates and challenge vendor costs; manage bid processes and vendor prequalification; resolve contractual disputes and change orders; oversee final accounting and post-contract audits.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC