Cost Manager
$107,400–$143,200 year
On-siteMountain View Santa Clara County, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop budget estimates by performing accurate quantity take-offs using plans, specifications, or conceptual information. Review and interpret project documents to define scope, build unit costs based on labor and material rates, and evaluate change orders. Prepare summary analysis for assigned scope, review commercial contract terms, and lead estimate development under supervision. Nurture subcontractor, vendor, and client relationships while participating in local industry events and risk management exercises. Work normal business hours with flexibility to adapt to varied schedules, including weekends or evenings as needed.
Required Qualifications
- BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field
- more than 3 years' experience post receiving undergraduate degree working in related field
- Utilize effective written and oral communication skills
- Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals
- Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values
- Hold self accountable to individual and team goals
- Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients
- Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients
- Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression
- 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
- Perform work tasks by receiving direction and then working independently with an interest in quickly learning and applying new skills and abilities
- Proficient in measurement and having a solid understanding of different trades, procurement strategies, and delivery methods
- Ability to effectively integrate with other departments
- Ability 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
- Demonstrate proficiency in cost management fundamentals
- Ability to read and interpret various documents such as Arch, Civil, Structural, MEP, Geotech, Site Logistics, and Schedules
- Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently
- Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment
- Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
Desired Qualifications
- Working towards Professional Certification – MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent
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