Construction Cost Manager

Clark Construction Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group seeks highly skilled Construction Cost Managers to lead project budgets and costs through design development on nationwide design-build projects. You will drive budget development, monitor costs, and actively influence design decisions with stakeholders.

The role demands strong cost management, leadership of project teams, and deep knowledge of design-build delivery to ensure contract and program compliance across complex programs.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a design-build environment.
• At least 2 years of experience managing a project budget or developing cost models; staff management preferred.
• Qualified experience may include development manager, design manager, project manager, or design professional.
• DBIA membership or other industry associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the project budget from start of design to design completion.
• Monitor costs and savings associated with ongoing design.
• Actively participate in the design process including managing cost input to design.
• Provide timely feedback on budget requests from stakeholders both internal and external to the project team.
• Lead stakeholder decision meetings during design reviews.

Skills

Strong communication skills

People management

Cost management

Design-build knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Budgeting & cost modeling

Job description

Job Description

Clark is currently seeking highly talented Construction Cost Managers for immediate employment. This position serves as an integral member of the construction project team working to deliver complex design-build projects nationwide. The Cost Manager serves as the primary team lead on the project budget and costs through the design development phase of the project. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain the project budget from the start of design to design completion
• Monitor costs and savings associated with ongoing design
• Actively participate in the design process including managing cost input to design
• Provide timely feedback on budget requests from stakeholders both internal and external to the project team
• Actively participate in the design review process including leading stakeholder decision meetings
• Manage the change order process through the design phase of work
• Participate with and support subcontractor purchasing
• Monitor and develop solutions for maintaining contract and program compliance
• Develop detailed budgets from conceptual designs as part of acquisition activities
• Participate in bid submissions and the development of RFP and RFQ responses including providing strategic insights to pursuit strategy

Job Description

Clark is currently seeking highly talented Construction Cost Managers for immediate employment. This position serves as an integral member of the construction project team working to deliver complex design-build projects nationwide. The Cost Manager serves as the primary team lead on the project budget and costs through the design development phase of the project. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain the project budget from the start of design to design completion
• Monitor costs and savings associated with ongoing design
• Actively participate in the design process including managing cost input to design
• Provide timely feedback on budget requests from stakeholders both internal and external to the project team
• Actively participate in the design review process including leading stakeholder decision meetings
• Manage the change order process through the design phase of work
• Participate with and support subcontractor purchasing
• Monitor and develop solutions for maintaining contract and program compliance
• Develop detailed budgets from conceptual designs as part of acquisition activities
• Participate in bid submissions and the development of RFP and RFQ responses including providing strategic insights to pursuit strategy

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience working within a design-build environment
• At least 2 years of experience managing a project budget or developing cost models within a preconstruction environment; experience managing project staff is preferred
• Qualified experience may include work as a development manager, design manager, project manager, or design professional
• Must have strong interest in construction general contracting and in the design-build delivery process
• Preferred membership in DBIA or other industry associations

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage several direct reports
• Ability to motivate and collaborate with peers working at other firms
• Ability to work with executive leadership
• Knowledge of cost management principles and practices
• Knowledge of integrated design and construction schedules and the effective organization of design
• Knowledge of collaborative design review processes
• Knowledge and ability to execute on successful Design-Build projects
• Ability to participate in pursuit efforts for design-build projects
• Self-motivated with ability to independently manage work priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to develop and maintain a collaborative and creative work environment

The Physical Side of the Role:

This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Your Work Environment:

You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture:

This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug Free Workplace:

Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.