Commercial / Cost Manager
$112,200–$196,400 year
RemoteLittle Rock, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Establish and maintain project cost baselines, budgets, and forecasts for complex industrial and federal manufacturing programs. Lead change order review, evaluation, and recommendation processes while analyzing contractor claims to protect client interests from unjustified cost escalations. Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, prepare variance analyses, and coordinate with project teams to ensure integrated cost and schedule performance visibility. Review payment applications for accurate certification and mentor junior commercial personnel. This role supports major defense and industrial programs on secure federal installations, requiring coordination with multi-party teams and potential on-site travel. Candidates must reside near Little Rock, Arkansas, or relocate, with remote work permitted only during the first year.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in contract, budget, and cost management for public or private sector industrial or infrastructure projects
- Proven track record as a team leader in procurement procedures and change/claims management for construction works
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
- Strong experience with change order evaluation, claims analysis, and Earned Value Management
- Excellent analytical, commercial, and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with multi-party teams including owners, contractors, and government stakeholders
- Must be able to pass a general background check
- Ability and willingness to support on-site commercial and cost activities at client and federal facilities as required
- Must be able to speak fluent English
- Ability to speak Korean is a plus
Desired Qualifications
- CPA, Certified Cost Engineer (CCE), or equivalent commercial/cost certification preferred
- Prior experience on defense manufacturing, high-hazard process, or large industrial facility projects
- Familiarity with FIDIC or similar international contract conditions is advantageous
- Experience supporting claims avoidance and dispute resolution
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