Cost Manager

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and CD electrical cost estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing for power, lighting, fire alarm, low voltage, and specialty systems.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting.
• Review contractor bids, GMPs, and change orders.
• Conduct value engineering and cost-saving analyses.
• Support procurement strategies and contract administration.
• Present cost reports and recommendations to clients.
• Mentor junior estimators and cost consultants.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of electrical estimating, cost management, or project controls experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Experience with healthcare, commercial, infrastructure, mission-critical, or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction methods, and industry pricing.
• Proficiency with CostX, Bluebeam, Excel, RSMeans, or similar estimating platforms.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
• Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• LEED Accreditation
• RICS or Quantity Surveying credentials

Work Environment

This position is fully remote and aligned to regional teams, with a focus on NYC. You will enjoy a work-life balanced schedule with a salaried position (40-hour weeks) and benefits including 80 hours PTO, 8 holidays, 401k, medical, dental, and vision coverage. The environment is collaborative, empowering professionals to make impactful contributions from early planning through project delivery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr.

Requirements

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) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

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. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.