Cost Manager

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed construction cost and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction document level design.
• Research prices on material and labor using published documents, local conditions, market studies, etc.
• Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base.
• Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor and client relationships.
• Aid in the development of junior to mid-level team members.
• Provide value engineering services, set up work breakdown structure, and prepare task orders.
• Review, estimate, and reconcile change orders, often with Contractors or a peer review Estimator.
• Prepare detailed bid analysis and review.
• Depending on need and ability, may be tasked with overseeing a specific base of clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Engineering, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Architecture is highly preferred.
• A combination of education and work experience will also be considered in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years' of estimating / cost management experience.
• Ability to interact extremely well with many different client types.
• Advanced skill level in Excel and intermediate knowledge of Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff and/or Success Estimating Software is a plus.

Pay

The salary range for this full-time role is $77,000.00 - $102,666.68 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

Benefits

Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program