Cost Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Cost Manager Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Cost Manager to support construction operations through staffing initiatives, modeling, analysis, and presentations. The role involves monitoring cost drivers, identifying areas of greatest impact, and supporting the development of capital budgets and financial projections. You will conduct detailed variance analysis of financial results, research and summarize financial transactions for periodic reporting, and prepare written and verbal explanations.

• Support construction operations staffing initiatives with modeling, analysis, and presentations.
• Monitor cost drivers and identify areas of greatest impact.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis of financial results.
• Research and summarize financial transactions and events for periodic reporting.
• Prepare written and verbal explanations.
• Support the development of capital budgets and financial projections.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• 5 years of experience in cost control for EPC projects.
• Experience in the energy sector or construction industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and index match functions.
• Experience with estimation, forecasting, and cost management.

• Experience with Bluebeam and Procore.
• Ability to work on projects ranging from $200,000 to $1 million in budget.

The position requires working out of the client office in mid-town Atlanta from Monday to Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays. You will have the opportunity to work on projects of various sizes and complexity for globally renowned clients, with multiple divisions available for career progression including Commercial, Power & Renewables, Nuclear, Industrial, Transportation, and Water. You will be part of a strong team of expert peers who provide mentorship and growth opportunities. The role involves collaboration with key stakeholders such as cost engineers, planners, estimators, project managers, engineers, contractors, and construction stakeholders. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire position with a high likelihood of extension.

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

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)

This is a hybrid position in Atlanta,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.

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