Senior Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Industrial

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

📋 Description

• Act as the primary daily contact for clients involved in intricate industrial construction projects.

• Provide enhanced cost management services to ensure the fulfillment of client goals.

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the duration of the construction project.

• Create and present final cost plans along with updated cost plans during design milestones.

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

• Reconcile changes and validate the accuracy of contractor data.

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

• Draft written feedback and executive summaries for contractor submissions.

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

• Influence engineering priorities based on cost implications.

• Address scheduling conflicts proactively with minimal oversight.

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

• Manage cost variances, change control, contingencies, cost impacts, and tracking of commitments.

• Prepare funding presentation data and facilitate value engineering sessions.

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

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

• Generate monthly cost reports for client presentations.

• Negotiate and finalize accounts promptly.

• Compile records of built-cost estimates for benchmarking purposes.

• Identify, coach, and mentor emerging talent.

• Lead service delivery in accordance with appointment conditions.

• Monitor commission margins, fee/resource forecasts, and financial reports via internal software.

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

• Foster a unified business culture that balances the interests of people, clients, stakeholders, and society.

• Comply with applicable SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• RICS accreditation or progress towards it is preferred.

• Proven experience leading cost management for medium or large construction projects with medium to high complexity.

• Strong preference for candidates with construction consultancy experience.

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

• Exceptional communication skills.

• Preferred experience with large-scale or complex industrial construction projects.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.

• Competency in client-facing roles and stakeholder management.

• Openness and capability to work on-site as required by client needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Potential bonuses available in addition to the base salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• Commitment to equal opportunity and inclusivity.

• Confidential management of sensitive information.

• Opportunity to drive change.

• Chance to thrive in both work and personal life.