Senior Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Industrial

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

📋 Description

• Act as the primary daily point of contact for intricate industrial construction projects.

• Provide value-driven cost management services to meet client goals.

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the entire construction lifecycle.

• Develop and present cost plans and estimates.

• Collaborate with design services teams and general contractors to review cost estimates.

• Reconcile changes and ensure the accuracy of contractor data.

• Collect project status updates and prepare cost estimate revisions.

• Create written comments and executive summaries for contractor submissions.

• Coordinate cost data from contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, architects, and engineers.

• Prioritize engineering tasks based on cost implications.

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

• Manage logs for cost impact, contingencies, and commitments.

• Prepare funding presentations and lead value-engineering sessions.

• Offer commercial insights during design optioneering and value engineering processes.

• Review pricing from contractors and subcontractors, leading negotiations from the client's side.

• Conduct quantity surveying, cost control, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.

• Generate monthly cost reports for client presentations.

• Negotiate and finalize accounts.

• Compile built-cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

• Mentor and coach emerging talent.

• Manage commission margins, fee/resource forecasts, and financial reports using internal software.

• Implement internal business management systems, methodologies for delivery, and tools.

• Comply with relevant SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• RICS accreditation or progress towards it is preferred.

• Proven experience leading cost management for medium to large construction projects of moderate to high complexity.

• Strong preference for candidates with construction consultancy experience.

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

• Exceptional communication skills.

• Experience in client-facing roles and stakeholder management.

• Background in industrial construction projects such as manufacturing facilities, processing plants, warehouses, distribution centers, advanced technology facilities, life sciences, or food and beverage facilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Potential for bonuses.

• Comprehensive benefits package offered.

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• Commitment to an equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.

• Adherence to confidentiality in line with EEO guidelines.