Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Commercial Real Estate Construction
$135,000–$175,000 year
HybridSan Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
Estimate and negotiate change orders, develop cost plans, and manage valuations throughout the construction lifecycle. Review design services and general contractor submissions to reconcile data, then communicate with stakeholders to gather status information and prepare updated cost estimates. Coordinate cost discussions with subcontractors and suppliers while driving engineering priorities based on cost impact. Lead negotiations for fair contract pricing, manage contingency and commitment tracking logs, and produce monthly cost reports for project stakeholders. Mentor talent and implement best-practice cost management processes to improve project margins and support value engineering initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Cost Management, or a related construction discipline
- 4+ years of experience in quantity surveying, cost management, commercial management, and construction project delivery
- MRICS in progress
- Experience leading cost management activities on medium to large-scale construction and infrastructure projects
- Strong background in cost planning, estimating, forecasting, CVRs, valuations, procurement, subcontract management, change control, and final accounts
- Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts, commercial reporting, compensation events, and contract administration
- Sector experience includes water/wastewater, utilities, civil infrastructure, highways, industrial, warehouse, commercial, workplace, and campus development projects
- Proven ability to improve project margins, drive cost savings, and support value engineering initiatives
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and client-facing skills
- On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leading cost management activities on medium to large-scale construction and infrastructure projects
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