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 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