Senior Cost Manager
$130,000–$160,000 year
On-siteMidlothian, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Lead cost management and quantity surveying services across all project phases, from pre-construction through closeout. Develop and maintain cost estimates, budgets, and bid documentation while performing value engineering and cost analysis to support efficient delivery. Manage procurement, bidding processes, and contractor negotiations, then track project costs, change orders, and cash flow throughout the lifecycle. Prepare regular financial reports for clients and stakeholders, review contractor pay applications, and guide design decisions to align with approved budgets. Identify commercial risks and opportunities, mentor junior staff, and communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and internal teams. Requires a 4-year college degree and 5-10 years of construction cost estimating experience; salary ranges from $130,000 to $160,000.
Required Qualifications
- 4-year college degree in Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Cost Estimating or equivalent recognized technical qualification
- 5-10 years' relevant experience in construction cost estimating of a variety of building types from program, conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document stages of design in elemental and CSI format for all architectural, structural, and civil components of new construction and renovation projects
- Knowledge and understanding of execution of cost management services
- Good planning, organization, and communication skills
- Understanding of technical and non-technical documents related to cost management services
- Knowledge and use of industry-estimating software
- Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office software programs
- Ability to work on a computer
- Ability to answer and speak on a telephone
Desired Qualifications
- Some MEP estimating experience
- AACE International certification
- Certified Cost Professional certification
- Positive proactive approach to the role
- Commitment to delivering customer service excellence
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