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Director of Cost Management

$300k

Capstone Recruitment Inc.

Director / Senior Director – Cost Management

San Francisco / Los Angeles

Salary up to $300,000 + Bonus

An established international consultancy is looking to appoint a Director / Senior Director-level Cost Management professional to help lead and grow its West Coast operation.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced cost professional who combines strong technical capability with a hands-on approach to delivery, client management, and team leadership.

The business is open-minded on background and sector experience and is primarily focused on finding someone commercially sharp, credible with clients, and capable of driving projects and people forward.

The Opportunity

  • Lead and grow an established Cost Management team across the West Coast
  • Take ownership of major client relationships and project delivery
  • Help shape and expand the regional business throughout California and the wider West Coast market
  • Work closely with senior leadership across the wider US operation
  • Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a business investing heavily in growth
  • Remain hands-on with clients, business development, and key project delivery

What They're Looking For

  • Director or Senior Director-level experience within Cost Management / Quantity Surveying
  • Strong technical cost expertise across complex construction projects
  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to support delivery teams directly
  • Commercially aware and capable of developing and maintaining client relationships
  • Ability to contribute to business growth and potentially bring existing relationships/work
  • US market experience preferred, although international candidates with relevant exposure will also be considered

Backgrounds of Interest

The client would be particularly interested in speaking with high-performing individuals currently working within leading consultancies across the market.

Package

  • Base salary anticipated in the region of $200,000 – $300,000+ depending on experience
  • Bonus structure available
  • Flexible for the right individual

This is a rare opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth and take on a highly visible leadership role within one of the most important construction markets in the US. If you are interested, please reach out to Annabel View email address on click.appcast.io

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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