Cost Manager

Essential Functions

• Perform detailed cost estimating, budgeting, and cost planning across all project phases
• Prepares and issues periodic cost reports to senior technical staff for review and submission to the client
• Reviews the cash flow prepared by junior technical staff and issues to senior technical staff
• Identify and communicate cost risks and opportunities, recommending strategies to enhance project value
• Assist in administering change management processes, including evaluation, negotiation, and approval of change order requests
• Affirmatively assist with managing and validating contractor and vendor invoices and applications for payment
• Support procurement activities, including preparation of RFP documentation, bid evaluation, and contract administration
• Where applicable, provide overviews and reports to the client on contractor buyout of subcontract bid packages
• Attend the bi-weekly cost meetings to review procurement status and change order status with the contractors and engineering teams
• Support value engineering initiatives to optimize cost efficiency while maintaining quality and scope
• Contribute to team performance by collaboration and effective communication
• Understand client project objectives and proactively identify opportunities to enhance value and support successful outcomes
• Support overall team objectives by undertaking additional responsibilities and duties as required

Minimum Education (or substitute experience)

• 4-year Degree in Quantity Surveying (QS), Construction Management, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory, or a related field, plus four years or relevant experience
• Strong understanding of cost management principles, construction methods, and contract administration
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities
• Must have people management experience
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills
• Thoroughly understand and utilize Excel

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Indoor office environment
• May require work on site location when necessary
• Equipment used includes computers and standard office machines
• Essential physical tasks include: the ability to work on a computer and the ability to answer and speak on a telephone

Hiring, Transferring and Promotion Practices

This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.