Construction Cost Manager - Value Engineering & EV

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rider Levett Bucknall is seeking a Cost Manager in Houston to lead cost control, forecasting and procurement on complex projects. You will prepare cost reports and support value engineering to help meet the client’s objectives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in construction or quantity surveying with four years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with the Office Director and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related field plus four years or relevant experience.
• Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities.
• Must have people management experience.
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Must thoroughly understand and utilize Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and issues periodic cost reports to senior technical staff.
• Preparation of construction related cost estimates, cost plans, and cost strategies.
• Reviews the cash flow prepared by junior technical staff and issues to senior technical staff.
• Reviews all change orders in accordance with the client’s approval process.
• Reviews all invoices for the project and ensures proper coding and submission to accounts payable.
• Provides procurement services for construction and engineering services, including preparing RFPs and bid analyses.
• Overviews and reports to the client on contractor buyout of subcontract bid packages.
• Attends bi-weekly cost meetings to review procurement status and change order status.
• Provides cost information on value engineering analysis.
• Carries out earned value analysis of the project on a periodic basis.
• Reviews contractors close out administration and ensures contractual requirements are met.
• Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication.
• Understands client outcomes and identifies opportunities to add value.
• Adds to team effort by taking on additional duties.

Skills

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Rider Levett Bucknall is seeking a Cost Manager in Houston to lead cost control, forecasting and procurement on complex projects. You will prepare cost reports and support value engineering to help meet the client’s objectives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in construction or quantity surveying with four years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with the Office Director and project teams.