Senior Cost Manager

Deliver project controls and cost management services for office, cultural, hospitality, healthcare, life sciences, education, and mixed-use new-build and renovation projects Prepare conceptual and detailed milestone cost estimates, feasibility studies, master planning, value engineering and design option reviews Reconcile budgets, evaluate change orders, support project accounting, and forecast costs Collaborate with stakeholders to establish and track project budgets Lead projects and teams and manage client interactions Maintain project cost control reports and track actual costs against estimated budgets Identify and analyze risks affecting deliverables, timelines, or budgets Prepare construction and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents Research local market pricing for materials, labor, and equipment using published documents, historical data, and market studies Conduct bid analysis and participate in contractor and subcontractor reconciliations Assess change orders against the scope of base work Develop and monitor risk mitigation strategies Review project documentation for organizational and regulatory compliance Monitor industry trends and best practices and contribute to strategic client initiatives Requirements 5+ years as an Estimator, Cost Manager, or similar role Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Preference toward Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to clients and teams Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and planning concepts Highly organized with strong analytical skills Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with executive-level external and internal clients and external team members Ability to generate AACE level 1–5 cost evaluations and qualify unknowns Expertise in estimating software and benchmarking tools Ability to work collaboratively, independently, and through ambiguity to create structure and consensus Ability to lead teams and interact with clients while aggregating and translating outputs into marketable deliverables Knowledge of Cost-X, On-Screen Takeoff, or other estimating software Professional certification in project management (AACE, RICS) preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously Intermediate to Expert level in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Smartsheet Expert understanding of building systems (MEPFS and architectural) Familiarity with procurement and tendering processes Leadership experience in cost management and project controls Understanding of value engineering principles and risk management strategies Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in project controls and cost management, with a strong focus on delivering accurate cost estimates, managing budgets, and leading teams in various construction and renovation projects. Proficient in utilizing estimating software and analytical tools to support decision-making and ensure compliance with industry standards. Highest-signal resume keywords Cost Management Project Controls Estimating Software Expertise Leadership in Cost Management Risk Management Strategies ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Cost Estimation Budget Reconciliation Value Engineering Change Order Assessment Risk Analysis Building Systems Understanding AACE Level 1–5 Cost Evaluations Architectural Drawings Knowledge Market Pricing Research Procurement Processes Soft Skills Analytical Skills Interpersonal Skills Communication Skills Organizational Skills Problem-Solving Skills Certifications & Qualifications AACE Certification RICS Certification Industry Keywords Construction Management Quantity Surveying Healthcare Projects Cultural Projects Hospitality Projects Life Sciences Projects Education Projects Mixed-Use Projects Regulatory Compliance Strategic Client Initiatives Tools & Technologies Cost-X On-Screen Takeoff Excel Project PowerPoint SharePoint Smartsheet #J-18808-Ljbffr