Cost Manager

STV Construction Incorporated; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

STV Construction Incorporated is seeking a seasoned Cost Manager to oversee project estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across complex construction programs. The role partners with project teams and stakeholders to deliver on-budget projects and strategic guidance.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in construction cost engineering, estimating, and project controls, with a proven track record leading cost professionals and driving best practices.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in construction cost management, estimating, or project controls.
• Proven leadership experience managing cost engineering or project controls teams.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and industry best practices.
• Proficiency with cost management, estimating, and project controls software applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project cost management, including estimating, budgeting, cost control, cash flow analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost plans, and forecasting models throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project expenditures, identify cost risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain budget compliance.
• Analyze specifications, drawings, schedules, and scope to support accurate cost projections and decision-making.
• Provide cost reporting and performance metrics to project leadership and clients.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of cost engineers and cost control professionals.
• Coordinate with project management, accounting, scheduling, and project controls teams for seamless data integration.
• Support planning through cost trend analysis, variance reporting, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and project controls requirements.

Skills

Cost management

Estimating

Forecasting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Quantity Surveying, Project Management

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

This leadership role is responsible for overseeing project estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control activities across complex construction programs. The cost manager serves as a key business partner to project teams, providing financial oversight, cost analysis, and strategic guidance to ensure projects are delivered on budget and aligned with client objectives. The ideal candidate is a seasoned cost management professional with extensive experience in construction cost engineering, estimating, project controls, and financial forecasting. This individual will lead a team of cost professionals, collaborate closely with project managers and stakeholders, and drive best practices across project cost management processes.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of project cost management, including estimating, budgeting, cost control, cash flow analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting. Develop and maintain project budgets, cost plans, and forecasting models throughout the project lifecycle. Monitor project expenditures, identify cost risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain budget compliance. Analyze project specifications, drawings, schedules, and scope requirements to support accurate cost projections and decision‑making. Provide detailed cost reporting and performance metrics to project leadership and clients. Lead, mentor, and manage a team of cost engineers and cost control professionals, including workload planning, resource allocation, and performance oversight. Establish priorities and assign responsibilities to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule. Coordinate with project management, accounting, scheduling, and project controls teams to ensure seamless integration of project financial data. Support project planning efforts through cost trend analysis, variance reporting, and risk assessments. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, quality standards, and project controls requirements. Review and validate cost engineering deliverables prior to quality control and client submission. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cost management processes, tools, and reporting capabilities. Provide leadership on complex and high‑visibility projects requiring sound judgment, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or a related field. Minimum 12 years of experience in construction cost management, cost engineering, estimating, project controls, or related disciplines. Proven experience managing cost control efforts on large‑scale construction programs and capital projects. Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing cost engineering or project controls teams. Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project delivery processes, and industry best practices. Proficiency with cost management, estimating, and project controls software applications. Advanced analytical, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment on complex business and project issues.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications such as CCP, PSP, PMP, CEP, CCE, or equivalent. Experience supporting large infrastructure, transportation, mission‑critical, industrial, or commercial construction projects. Expertise in earned value management, trend analysis, risk management, and project performance reporting.

Compensation Range

$118,489.97 - $135,417.11

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back‑Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow. STV is one of the top infrastructure‑focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.