Cost Manager – Commercial Real Estate Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver cost management services throughout the entire project lifecycle for commercial real estate construction projects across the United States.

• Provide guidance to clients on procurement strategies and oversee the vendor prequalification process.

• Evaluate proposals, bids, and bid leveling documents; conduct bid interviews; and manage vendor selections.

• Create, assess, and present project estimates that encompass construction, fees, direct work, and additional costs.

• Offer value engineering recommendations and risk assessments to clients.

• Review, verify, and contest vendor costs utilizing benchmark data.

• Set up cost reporting schedules and review and present cost reports and forecasts.

• Maintain commercial risk registers and facilitate periodic meetings with project teams and vendors.

• Oversee cost control, payment applications, contractor entitlements, change orders, and contractual disputes.

• Supervise invoicing processes.

• Benchmark performance against successful commissions.

• Handle final accounting, post-contract audits, and account closures.

• Conduct post-contract evaluations and create lessons-learned and training documentation.

• Establish project handover procedures.

• Utilize Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, cost estimating software, and take-off software.

• Comply with applicable SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field in construction.

• A minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction sector.

• RICS accreditation or progress towards it is advantageous.

• Experience in supporting cost management for medium to large-scale construction projects.

• Strongly preferred experience in construction consultancy.

• Solid understanding of technical aspects of the construction industry, including procurement methods, value management, and value engineering.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Capability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project team.

• Proactive and client-centered approach.

• Strong analytical and stakeholder management abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Potential for bonuses in addition to the base salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package offered.

• Flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• Commitment to an equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.

• Confidential treatment of applicant information.