Cost Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Cost Manager

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid: In Office Monday-Thursday, Remote Friday)

Position Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

Drive High-Impact Construction Projects

Are you a detail-oriented cost professional who enjoys turning complex financial data into actionable insights? We're seeking a Cost Manager to support major construction and infrastructure projects by leading cost analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting efforts.

In this role, you'll partner with project managers, engineers, estimators, and construction stakeholders to help drive financial performance across a diverse portfolio of projects. You'll join a collaborative team that values mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with globally recognized clients across sectors including Power & Renewables, Nuclear, Industrial, Transportation, Water, and Commercial Construction .

What You'll Do

As a Cost Manager, you will:

• Analyze project costs, staffing plans, and financial performance to support construction operations.
• Develop and maintain cost models, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Monitor key cost drivers and identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide recommendations to project leadership.
• Support capital budget development and long-range financial planning.
• Research and summarize financial transactions and project events for reporting purposes.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and presentations for project and executive stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cost engineers, estimators, planners, project managers, contractors, and engineering teams.

What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project controls, cost management, cost engineering, or cost control within EPC, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction or energy-related projects.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including functions such as VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables, and financial modeling.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, estimating, and financial analysis.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Bluebeam, Procore, or other construction management software.
• Familiarity with project controls, earned value management, or capital project reporting.
• Experience supporting projects ranging from $200K to $1M+.
• Experience in energy, utilities, renewables, industrial, or infrastructure construction.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid work schedule with remote Fridays.
• Opportunity to transition into a long-term, permanent role.
• Exposure to a wide variety of high-profile construction and infrastructure projects.
• Multiple career advancement paths across diverse business sectors.
• Work alongside industry experts and experienced mentors.
• Collaborative team environment focused on professional growth and development.
• Chance to make a measurable impact on project financial success.

Ideal Candidate

You are analytical, proactive, and comfortable working with both financial data and project teams. You enjoy solving problems, communicating insights, and helping projects stay on budget and on track. If you're looking for a role that offers visibility, career growth, and exposure to industry-leading projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to help shape the financial success of major construction projects while advancing your career with a growing and respected team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $72.16/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.