Cost Manager

Cumming Management Group, Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 93,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking a Cost Manager for a data center construction project in the United States. You will oversee cost management across the construction lifecycle, estimate costs, manage budgets, and coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in cost management or related fields, with strong analytical skills and experience in data center projects preferred. This role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, or related construction discipline.
• Experience with data center or mission-critical construction projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, estimating methodologies, construction delivery, and lifecycle management.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Knowledge of change order management, contract administration, and measurement methods.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and accurately estimate assigned scopes of work based on project documents.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and other cost management reports.
• Prepare subcontractor analysis and bid comparison sheets for assigned scopes of work.
• Review and evaluate subcontractor proposals, change orders, and cost impacts.
• Perform continuous cost management throughout all phases of construction.
• Support contract administration and commercial management activities at the project level.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, forecasts, and potential cost risks.
• Assist with change management, cost reconciliation, and project reporting.
• Provide accurate and timely cost information to clients and project teams.
• Work collaboratively with project management, estimating, and commercial teams.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of project cost plans and related documentation.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Subcontractor management

Contract administration

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Cost Management/Engineering/Quantity Surveying

Job description

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless! We are currently looking for a Cost Manager to join our team on a data center construction project. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting and managing project costs throughout the construction lifecycle. Experience in data center or mission-critical construction is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and accurately estimate assigned scopes of work based on project documents.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and other cost management reports.
• Prepare subcontractor analysis and bid comparison sheets for assigned scopes of work.
• Review and evaluate subcontractor proposals, change orders, and cost impacts.
• Perform continuous cost management throughout all phases of construction.
• Support contract administration and commercial management activities at the project level.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, forecasts, and potential cost risks.
• Assist with change management, cost reconciliation, and project reporting.
• Provide accurate and timely cost information to clients and project teams.
• Work collaboratively with project management, estimating, and commercial teams.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of project cost plans and related documentation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Experience: 3–5+ years of experience in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, or a related construction discipline.
• Experience with data center or mission-critical construction projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, estimating methodologies, construction delivery, and project lifecycle management.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Understanding of change order management, contract administration, and construction measurement methods.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex project information.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with clients, contractors, and cross-functional project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong attention to detail, accountability, and collaborative working style.
• Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE, or equivalent is preferred but not required.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices.

It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above.

To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time role is $93,000.00-$154,400.03 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) 401(k) Matching Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Short and long-term disability Employee Assistance Program

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development. Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 3,000+ team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity. All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.