Assistant Cost Manager | San Fransisco

ASSISTANT COST MANAGER (USA Based & Relocation from UK & Australia) San Francisco Bay Area Up to $110,000 + bonus A growing cost management team is seeking Assistant Cost Managers to support a major long-term account with a leading confidential client. The programme is expanding quickly and has the potential to grow into a 30+ person team, offering strong progression, project security and exposure to major capital works. The work includes large-scale office and pharma campus redevelopment projects, with individual schemes reaching up to $600m+. Pharma experience is not essential; the priority is strong Quantity Surveying fundamentals, commercial awareness and the ability to develop within a complex project environment. The Role – Assistant Cost Manager You will support the delivery of major campus redevelopment work, assisting with cost management activities across both pre-contract and post-contract stages. Responsibilities include: Assisting with cost plans, estimates, budgets and cashflow forecasts Supporting procurement and tender analysis processes Assisting with valuations, change control and cost reporting Maintaining project cost data and documentation Working closely with senior team members, contractors and consultants Supporting commercial management across major construction packages Minimum Qualifications 2+ years’ Quantity Surveying / cost management experience Consultancy, client-side, developer, main contractor or cost consultancy background Exposure to pre-contract and/or post-contract cost management Experience working on building projects Willingness to be based in San Francisco with regular onsite work in South San Francisco Quantity Surveying training or experience preferred If relocating must have British, Australian or American Passports Nice to Have Working towards MRICS or chartership Life sciences, pharma, healthcare, commercial office or campus project exposure Relocation appetite for San Francisco Experience supporting large-scale construction projects Why Join Major long-term account with strong growth potential Opportunity to work on projects up to $600m+ Excellent progression and development potential Relocation and in-country candidates considered Exposure to complex commercial and life sciences redevelopment work Requirements: Quantity Surveying / cost management background Pre- and/or post-contract experience Building project exposure Willingness to be based in San Francisco QS experience preferred If you are interested in discussing this in more detail, please reach out to Annabel View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Capstone Property Recruitment