Cost Manager

Pegasus Search & Selection; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus Search & Selection is seeking a Cost Manager for its established New York City team to deliver cost management services across the project lifecycle, liaising with clients, consultants and project teams to ensure strong financial and commercial outcomes.

The role focuses on preparing estimates, cost plans and budgets, producing cash flow forecasts, and supporting value engineering across Commercial Real Estate, Office Interiors, Hospitality and Mixed-Use projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction cost management or quantity surveying.
• Experience preparing estimates, cost plans, budgets and financial reports.
• Understanding of construction methodologies, market rates and building systems including MEP.
• Commercial Real Estate, Hospitality, Residential or Office Interior experience advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, finance or related discipline.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction cost estimates, cost plans and project budgets.
• Produce cost reports, cash flow forecasts and financial assessments.
• Support cost management through pre-construction and construction stages.
• Undertake value engineering and identify cost efficiencies.
• Review contractor estimates, proposals and project expenditure.
• Monitor budgets, identify financial risks and recommend solutions.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Present financial reports and commercial recommendations.
• Support contract reviews, procurement and consultant coordination.
• Contribute to delivery of multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Estimates

Cost plans

Budgets

MEP

Stakeholder management

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering/finance

Job description

We are working with a leading, independent global Construction Consultancy seeking a Cost Manager for its established New York City team. Deliver cost management services throughout the project lifecycle, working with clients, consultants and project teams to achieve successful financial and commercial outcomes.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Independent Global Construction Consultancy - Established international business with a long-standing reputation across construction and property.
• High-Profile Projects - Exposure to Commercial Real Estate, Office Interiors, Hospitality and Mixed-Use developments.
• Established US Presence - Part of an extensive US network with international capabilities.
• Career Progression - Develop technical expertise and progress towards Senior Cost Manager and leadership positions.
• Professional Development - Learn from experienced professionals while taking greater project responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare construction cost estimates, cost plans and project budgets.
• Produce cost reports, cash flow forecasts and financial assessments.
• Support cost management through pre-construction and construction stages.
• Undertake value engineering and identify cost efficiencies.
• Review contractor estimates, proposals and project expenditure.
• Monitor budgets, identify financial risks and recommend solutions.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Present financial reports and commercial recommendations.
• Support contract reviews, procurement and consultant coordination.
• Contribute to delivery of multiple projects simultaneously.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience in Construction Cost Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline; consultancy or client-side background preferred.
• Experience preparing estimates, cost plans, budgets and financial reports.
• Understanding of construction methodologies, market rates and building systems, including MEP.
• Commercial Real Estate, Hospitality, Residential or Office Interior experience advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in a construction, engineering, finance or related discipline.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

UK-based Quantity Surveyors considering a move to the US are also encouraged to apply (subject to visa eligibility).