Senior Cost Manager
Core
Deliver controls and cost management services for new build and renovation projects across office, cultural, hospitality, healthcare, life sciences, education, and mixed-use sectors.
Role type
Senior Cost Manager (Project Controls)
Builds
Conceptual and detailed milestone cost estimates, feasibility studies, master planning, value engineering reviews, budget reconciliations, and change order evaluations.
Domain
Commercial real estate development and construction project controls
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Construction cost estimating, market pricing analysis (materials, labor, equipment), value engineering, bid analysis, change management, risk mitigation strategy, project accounting, AACE cost evaluation levels 1-5, architectural drawing interpretation, estimating software proficiency, benchmarking tools.
Preferred skills
Cost-X or On-Screen Takeoff expertise, AACE or RICS certification, advanced Excel/Project/SharePoint/Smartsheet, building systems knowledge (MEPFS), procurement and tendering processes, leadership in cost management.
Technologies
Cost-X, On-Screen Takeoff, Excel, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Smartsheet
Responsibilities
Partner with teams to execute complex projects through all stages; prepare accurate construction cost estimates from conceptual design to final documents; understand and relay local market pricing for materials, labor, and equipment; provide value engineering services and conduct bid analysis; review change orders and support change management; develop risk mitigation strategies; review project documentation for compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership