Cost Manager

Skansk; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Employee ownership program

Bonus program

Job summary

Skanska is seeking a Cost Manager to lead cost forecasting, budgeting, and reporting across a project lifecycle. You will partner with Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendents and Subcontractors to keep costs on track while delivering value and maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, adherence to Skanska's values, and a focus on responsible project delivery in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cost management.
• 7+ years of experience in change order management.
• 7+ years of experience in sub-contractor cost management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all cost-related aspects of the project from estimating to budgeting.
• Ensure cost reporting and control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendents and Subcontractors to maintain budget adherence.

Skills

5+ years’ experience in cost mgmt

7+ years' experience in change order m

7+ years' experience in sub-contractor

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 7 years prior relevant experience

Job description

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Cost Manager. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

The Cost Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing all cost-related aspects of the project. This includes estimating costs, budgeting, and ensuring that the project remains on budget throughout its lifecycle. The Cost Manager will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendents and Subcontractors to ensure accurate cost reporting and control.

Cost Manager Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in cost management
• 7+ years' experience in change order management
• 7+ years' experience in sub-contractor cost management
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 7 years prior relevant experience

Our Investment in you:

• We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
• As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

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Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.

Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

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