Cost Manager - Commercial Construction
Core
Advise clients on cost strategies, manage estimating services, control costs, and oversee final accounting for commercial real estate construction projects including tenant improvements and ground-up developments.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor
Builds
Cost estimates, forecasts, and financial controls for commercial real estate projects
Domain
Commercial real estate construction and quantity surveying
Required skills
cost estimation, vendor prequalification, bid analysis, value engineering, contract administration, change order management, cost reporting, dispute resolution, post-project auditing
Preferred skills
RICS accreditation, quantity surveying consultancy experience, knowledge of construction methodologies and procurement strategies
Technologies
cost estimating software, quantity take-off platforms, bid analysis sheets, change control logs
Responsibilities
Advise clients on cost strategies and manage vendor prequalification; develop and review detailed project estimates; manage cost reporting and budget tracking; oversee cost control including payment applications and change orders; lead final accounting and project closeouts; benchmark project cost performance.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC