Senior Cost Manager
$120,000–$180,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or Rochester, New York, United States
Job Summary
Deliver controls and cost management services to clients across office, cultural, hospitality, healthcare, life sciences, education, and mixed-use projects. Execute conceptual and detailed milestone cost estimates, feasibility studies, and design option reviews while collaborating with stakeholders to establish and track project budgets. Lead project teams through all stages, managing change orders, risk mitigation strategies, and bid analysis to ensure compliance with organizational standards. Prepare accurate construction cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents and maintain project cost control reports by tracking actuals against estimated budgets.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years as an Estimator, Cost Manager, or similar role
- Bachelor's degree from accredited institution (preference towards Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management)
- Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals
- Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and planning concepts
- Highly organized with strong analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team members
- Ability to generate AACE level 1-5 cost evaluations with capability of working conceptually and qualifying unknowns
- Expertise in estimating software and benchmarking tools
- Ability to work collaboratively, independently, and through ambiguity to create structure and consensus
- Ability to lead teams and interact with clients while aggregating and translating outputs into marketable deliverables
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of Cost-X, On-Screen Takeoff, or other estimating software
- Professional certification in project management (AACE, RICS)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Intermediate to Expert level in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Smartsheet
- Expert understanding of building systems (MEPFS and architectural)
- Familiarity with procurement and tendering processes
- Leadership experience in cost management and project controls
- Understanding of value engineering principles and risk management strategies
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