Assistant Cost Manager

Reporting to the Office Director, this role supports independent construction cost control functions for multiple projects of varying complexity, including change-order reviews, estimates, value analysis, schedules of values, feasibility studies, and historical cost reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction cost estimates, cost plans, and cost strategies.
• Review change orders and valuations of work in progress; perform bid analyses.
• Develop studies and plans on value engineering, life-cycle costing, and sustainable practices.
• Gather proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents to prepare estimates.
• Identify labor, material, and time requirements by analyzing proposals, blueprints, and specifications.
• Compute costs and resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Assemble and present prepared estimates with numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data.
• Stay current with technical knowledge through workshops and technical publications.
• Collaborate effectively to contribute to team performance and client project outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to add value and accomplish desired project outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Recent experience and specialty in electrical and mechanical cost strategies.
• Cost-control experience in the commercial, institutional, or industrial sector, focusing on vertical construction.
• Experience with conceptual and detailed measurement/pricing.
• Familiarity with CMGC/GCCM processes.
• Proficiency with estimating software systems, on-screen takeoff software, and BIM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Primarily indoor office environment; occasional on-site work may be required.
• Equipment used includes computers and standard office machines.
• Essential tasks include working on a computer and speaking on a telephone.