Cost Manager

We only accept applications/resumes submitted online. No recruiters.

Interested candidates should submit their resumes and a ½ page cover letter addressing the below topics with examples, in order to be considered for a role with the Company.

1. Do you see yourself as a star or a champion
2. How do you define "meeting expectations"
3. Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years

COMPANY:

For over 20 years, SBI Consultants has been an industry leader in engineering consulting. The company offers technical, leadership, and advisory solutions, that are grounded in decades of experience. The company acts as a trusted adviser to investors, non-profit organizations, public-private partnerships, and developers around the globe as they navigate the challenges inherent in complex construction projects.


JOB DESCRIPTION:

SBI Consultants is currently looking for an experienced Cost Manager (CM) to join our team. As an SBI project team member, the Cost Manager provides technical expert advice to the client (e.g., estimating, cost planning, change management) at a more advanced level. Responsibilities and tasks may vary depending on a project size and stage. The Cost Manager will carry full responsibility for a process or project technical solution(s) that may require prioritizing work, coordinating and delegating tasks/responsibilities among other team members. The Cost Manager must be knowledgeable and able to speak intelligently within the various disciplines and act as the primary technical point of contact for the client.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry full responsibility for preparation of cost estimates, cost models and quantity take-offs at all stages of design and project development.
• Review and reconcile change orders and contractor proposals for compliance, accuracy and scope alignment.
• Analyze production specifications, capacity data, and market trends to inform resource planning and project costing strategies.
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents for consistency and compliance with budget and client expectations.
• Provide oversight and QA/QC for cost-related deliverables, ensuring quality and alignment with internal standards and client requirements.
• Support SBI Advisory solutions - including claims analysis, due diligence, feasibility studies, and risk assessments - by quantifying cost impacts and providing direction to the client on the project status prior to major financial decisions.
• Monitor and manage budgets, develop reporting tools and track cost performance against established baselines.
• Coordinate preparation and delivery of project design documents, bid packages, and procurement strategies with interdisciplinary teams.
• Communicate proactively with clients, contractors, subcontractors and consultants to support transparency, cost clarity and issue resolution.
• May supervise or mentor Project Engineers and Estimators as assigned, including task coordination and informal training.
• Maintain and update SBI historical cost databases with relevant project data to support future estimating accuracy.
• Participate in value engineering exercises and support alternate means-and-methods analysis to reduce cost while maintaining scope.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management from an accredited university. 6 to 10 years of progressive, relevant industry experience with direct responsibility on large-scale, complex projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a strong understanding of construction means and methods, project delivery phases, and cost benchmarking. Experience managing a technical process on a large project, or managing a small project independently, is required. Experience in all stages of the project lifecycle - from conceptual estimating through project close-out - is essential.


Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Proficient with CAD or other Building Modeling & Design Applications, Project Management, Scheduling, Estimating softwares. Must have full understanding of ERP modules related to construction management, with knowledge of integration solutions and troubleshooting.


Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), EIT, PE, PMP are desirable

Successful candidate must be a problem solver and a team player, who is able to manage time, plan and prioritize assignments to meet clients' demands and project(s) deadlines. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

COMPENSATION:

Offered rate of compensation will commensurate with individual education, qualifications, experience, skills and work location. Salary range for this position is $105,000 - $155,000 annually plus Performance Bonus & Profit Sharing Bonus.


BENEFITS PACKAGE:

We strive to provide our employees with hybrid and flexible work environment within projects' constrains. Due to the nature of our business, the employee may perform duties at the Company's office, a client site, or, on occasion, may travel to project site(s) throughout the USA.

• Annual employee performance bonus & company profit sharing bonus;
• Professional Development allowance;
• Medical (100% paid by company), Dental & Vision insurance;
• FSA/HSA;
• 401K & company profit sharing bonus;
• Commuter pre-tax;
• Life, AD&D, Short-, and Long-Term disability insurances;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & HealthAdvocate;
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity; Pet Insurance; Legal Plan;
• Generous Paid Time Off, Volunteer and Holidays package.

We strive to provide our employees with hybrid and flexible work environment within project constrains.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and use hands to operate telephone, type and operate computer and mouse. The employee is frequently required to talk, hear and bend and twist neck. The employee may occasionally lift and/to move up to 10lb and rarely lift and/or move up to 25lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision.