Cost Manager

Capstone Recruitment Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Recruitment Inc. in Houston partners with a leading cost and project management consultancy to recruit a Cost Manager or Assistant Project Manager for our expanding team.

Based in the United States, you will oversee budgets, cost plans, tender documents, and change management across commercial and mission-critical projects, with senior guidance and clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• Experience managing project budgets and cost tracking.
• Ability to interpret drawings and project documents.
• Experience with change management and procurement processes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day delivery of cost management services across multiple projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, cost plans, tender documents, and contract documentation.
• Attend cost meetings, record actions, and coordinate follow-up.
• Liaise with contractors on cost reports, budget performance, variations, and change management.
• Maintain accurate cost information using the company’s project management platform.
• Work closely with Project Managers to track costs and project changes.
• Support monthly valuations and final accounts.
• Assist with reviewing and managing change requests.
• Produce monthly cost reports and project updates.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost management

Contract administration

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data center/CRE knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Currently based in the USA? We’re looking for Cost Managers and Assistant Project Managers who want to build a career in cost management.

We are representing a rapidly growing cost and project management consultancy headquartered in New York, with offices across the US. Following a recent strategic partnership with a leading global consultancy, the business is entering an exciting new phase with increased resources, international collaboration, and long-term investment.

The firm delivers independent cost and project management services to Fortune 500 clients across commercial real estate, data centers, and other complex construction sectors. It has retained an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture, giving employees the opportunity to take on responsibility, accelerate their careers, and help shape the business.

Our client is looking for an ambitious individual to join its growing Houston office, working across commercial and mission-critical/data center projects.

This opportunity would suit an established Cost Manager or an Assistant Project Manager with experience supporting project budgets, estimating, procurement, or change management who wants to move into a dedicated cost management role. Responsibilities will reflect your experience, with guidance from senior team members and scope for progression.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day delivery of cost management services across multiple projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, cost plans, tender documents, and contract documentation.
• Attend cost meetings, record actions, and coordinate follow‑up.
• Liaise with contractors on cost reports, budget performance, variations, and change management.
• Maintain accurate cost information using the company’s project management platform.
• Work closely with Project Managers throughout construction to track costs, commitments, and project changes.
• Support monthly valuations and the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Assist with reviewing and managing change requests.
• Produce monthly cost reports and project updates.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least three years’ experience in construction project management, cost management, and/or contract administration.
• Experience as a Cost Manager or an Assistant Project Manager with a clear interest in moving into cost management.
• Experience supporting project budgets, cost tracking, estimating, procurement, contractor payments, or change orders.
• Experience on commercial, corporate interiors, or mission‑critical/data center projects.Strong understanding of construction processes and the ability to interpret drawings and project documentation.
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Preconstruction and/or construction‑phase experience, with a willingness to develop across the full cost management lifecycle.
• Applicants must currently be based in the United States and authorized to work in the US.