Senior Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor

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

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on a daily basis while providing enhanced cost management services.

• Assess and negotiate change orders throughout the construction process.

• Generate and deliver final cost plans, estimates, budgets, and monthly financial reports.

• Evaluate design services and cost estimates from general contractors.

• Reconcile modifications and verify contractor data.

• Collect project status updates and prepare revisions for cost estimates.

• Review contractor submissions and craft written feedback and executive summaries.

• Coordinate cost data from NPA, subcontractors, and architects/engineers.

• Advise on engineering priorities based on cost implications.

• Oversee cost checks, valuations, audits, and validation processes.

• Manage cost influences, contingencies, commitments, post-contract discrepancies, and change control measures.

• Create presentations for funding data and facilitate value engineering discussions.

• Provide commercial perspectives on design options and value engineering initiatives.

• Analyze pricing from contractors and subcontractors while spearheading client-side negotiations.

• Align cost plans with project timelines to optimize cash flow, accruals, and forecasting.

• Develop parametric and hybrid cost models for estimating, benchmarking, and scenario evaluations.

• Utilize historical data, market insights, and industry trends to enhance cost outputs.

• Support AI-driven cost modeling tools and scalable cost intelligence platforms.

• Collaborate with technical teams to convert workflows into digital solutions.

• Partner with clients and project teams to synchronize scope, cost, and delivery strategies.

• Convey cost and risk insights to senior stakeholders.

• Contribute to corporate cost strategies, capital planning, and long-term forecasting efforts.

• Mentor team members and promote continuous improvement initiatives.

• Monitor commission margins, fees, resource forecasts, and financial reports utilizing internal software.

• Maintain business management systems, delivery methodologies, and SOX controls where applicable.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A minimum of 5–7 years of pertinent experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.

• Proven experience in managing costs on medium or large construction projects with moderate to high complexity.

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

• Exceptional communication skills.

• RICS accreditation or progress toward it is preferred.

• Strong preference for candidates with construction consultancy experience.

• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a team setting.

• Capability to operate in a client-facing position.

• Work location is available throughout the USA.

🏝️ Benefits

• Potential for bonuses.

• Comprehensive benefits package offered.

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• An inclusive workplace culture.

• Equal opportunity employment commitment.