Construction Cost Manager: Estimating & Cost Control

Pegasus Search & Selection; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus Search & Selection is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to join a global leader in Cost & Project Management, working on major commercial real estate, mixed-use and infrastructure projects across Tampa, Florida.

You will support clients throughout the full project lifecycle, from estimating and procurement through cost control, change management and final account, collaborating with project teams on complex programmes.

Qualifications

• Cost management/quantity surveying experience in construction consultancy.
• Experience on medium to large-scale construction projects (commercial/high-rise/mixed-use/data centres).
• RICS accreditation or working towards chartership.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project estimates, cost plans, forecasts and budgets.
• Lead procurement activities including tender analysis and vendor assessment.
• Provide cost reporting, forecasting, risk management and value engineering advice.
• Manage cost control, payment applications, change orders and commercial issues.
• Support clients through pre- and post-contract stages.
• Benchmark project performance and costs against comparable projects.
• Manage final accounts, post-contract audits and project close-out.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

Education

RICS accreditation or working towards chartership

Job description

Pegasus Search & Selection is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to join a global leader in Cost & Project Management, working on major commercial real estate, mixed-use and infrastructure projects across Tampa, Florida.

You will support clients throughout the full project lifecycle, from estimating and procurement through cost control, change management and final account, collaborating with project teams on complex programmes.