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Senior Cost Manager

New York, NY, US💼 Full-time💰 $120,000–$180,000🗓 2026-08-14 → 2026-09-27

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 IC cost manager (project controls)

Builds

Production cost estimates, budget reconciliations, change order evaluations, and risk mitigation strategies for real estate development projects.

Domain

Commercial real estate development and construction project controls

Required skills

Construction cost estimation, value engineering, change order management, risk mitigation, market pricing analysis, project accounting, budget reconciliation, AACE cost evaluation levels, architectural drawing interpretation, estimating software proficiency

Preferred skills

Professional project management certification (AACE, RICS), advanced Excel/Project/SharePoint/Smartsheet skills, building systems knowledge (MEPFS), procurement and tendering process familiarity, leadership in cost management

Technologies

Cost-X, On-Screen Takeoff, Excel, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Smartsheet

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed construction cost estimates from conceptual design through final documents; conduct market studies for material, labor, and equipment pricing; review change orders and support change management; develop and monitor risk mitigation strategies; lead project teams and client interactions; analyze project documentation for compliance.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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