Senior Cost Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform workload and team management such as QA/QC, fee proposals, and task management.
• Reconcile invoices and change orders with GC, sub-contractors, and 3rd parties.
• Perform Value Analysis.
• Develop and nurture client relationships to ensure client satisfaction.
• Support senior management by providing needed reports and responding to inquiries for information.
• Mentor estimating technicians, estimators and train in understanding divisions and construction technology.
• Prepare project plans.
• Provide bid analysis and post contract support.
• Participate in peer review process.
• Undertake Risk and Value management evaluations.
• Understand project controls and stakeholders’ requirements.
• Participate in industry events and demonstrate an understanding of the local market.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Prior lab, life-science, data center, real estate, or advanced manufacturing project experience required.
• Proficient in Cost Estimating for construction projects.
• Provide pricing expertise in various phases of construction work.
• Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base.
• Strong research skills and ability to allocate the relevant data.
• Exposure to industry events, functions, & creating a network of key AEC professionals in the market.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of the construction industry and the ability to use cost-estimating methods.
• Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours; possibly work weekends or evenings.
• Demonstrate a high degree of creativity and latitude.
• Proficient in measurement and having a solid understanding of different trades, procurement strategies, and delivery methods.
• Able to effectively integrate with other departments.
• Able to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information.
• Possess a working knowledge of the different roles and services Cumming provides and how the cost management team fits in the project.
• Able to read and interpret various documents such as Arch, Civil, Structural, MEP, Geotech, Site Logistics, and Schedules.
• Able to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently.
• Able to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment.
• Able to understand contracts and specifications and review construction schedules.
• Strong communication skills.
• Current up to date technology and software knowledge.
• Proficient in excel.