Director, Cost Management
Core
Senior leadership role responsible for managing and controlling project schedules, budgets, and risks throughout the project lifecycle, specifically focusing on cost management and project controls.
Role type
Director, Cost Management (Senior IC)
Builds
Complex construction and real estate projects
Domain
Commercial Real Estate / Construction Management
Required skills
Project controls, cost estimation, risk management, P&L strategy, value engineering, change order management, market pricing analysis, team leadership, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
AACE certification, RICS certification, estimating software proficiency (Cost-X, On-Screen Takeoff), procurement processes, industry conference participation
Technologies
Cost-X, On-Screen Takeoff, estimating software, benchmarking tools
Responsibilities
Lead project controls for multiple large-scale complex projects; prepare detailed construction cost estimates from conceptual design through final documents; analyze market pricing for materials, labor, and equipment; identify and mitigate project risks; manage fiduciary responsibilities and client relationships; develop and implement P&L team strategy; conduct project audits and change order reviews; source new business and cultivate client relationships.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & mentorship
