Cost Manager

Currie & Brown; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

Currie & Brown is seeking a Cost Manager to support a major client in South Bend, Indiana. You will join an integrated project team, delivering comprehensive cost management throughout the project lifecycle, including budgets, forecasts, reporting, and cost control.

In this role you will collaborate with estimating, procurement, finance, and project management, review payments and change orders, and contribute to client reporting and value improvement within a global consultancy focused on major

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a construction-related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in cost management, cost controls, quantity surveying, estimating, or project controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor, and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and cash flow projections.
• Perform detailed cost reporting and analysis throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify cost variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Produce accurate cost forecasts and provide timely recommendations to project stakeholders.
• Support project controls functions, including cost control, schedule integration, and progress reporting.
• Collaborate with estimating, procurement, finance, document control, and project management teams.
• Review and validate contractor applications for payment, change orders, and cost proposals.
• Assist with procurement activities, bid evaluations, supplier analysis, and commercial reviews.
• Maintain and enhance cost management tools, databases, benchmarking information, and reporting processes.
• Support monthly client invoicing, purchase order management, and financial reporting requirements.
• Identify potential commercial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for both internal and client leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Currie & Brown quality standards and client procedures.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

Cost software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

Currie & Brown is at the forefront of delivering sustainable, innovative construction solutions. Our worldwide consultancy services support clients with some of the most complex and prestigious projects worldwide with the most recognized sectors in major i ndustries such as high tech, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, government, education, commercial property, oil & gas, and others. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional client outcomes and transforming the infrastructure landscape, we want you on our team.

About the role:

We are seeking a Cost Manager to support a major client in South Bend, IN. The successful candidate will work as part of an integrated project team, providing comprehensive cost management services throughout the project lifecycle. This role will support project leaders in delivering exceptional client service, driving successful project outcomes, and contributing to the continued growth of our Project Services team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Prepare, monitor, and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and cash flow projections.
• Perform detailed cost reporting and analysis throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify cost variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Produce accurate cost forecasts and provide timely recommendations to project stakeholders.
• Support project controls functions, including cost control, schedule integration, and progress reporting.
• Collaborate with estimating, procurement, finance, document control, and project management teams.
• Review and validate contractor applications for payment, change orders, and cost proposals.
• Assist with procurement activities, bid evaluations, supplier analysis, and commercial reviews.
• Maintain and enhance cost management tools, databases, benchmarking information, and reporting processes.
• Support monthly client invoicing, purchase order management, and financial reporting requirements.
• Identify potential commercial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for both internal and client leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Currie & Brown quality standards and client procedures.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture, or a related construction discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in cost management, cost controls, quantity surveying, estimating, or project controls.
• Experience supporting large commercial, industrial, mission-critical or data center construction projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, procurement, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ability to conceptualize project scope and develop detailed cost estimates and budgets.
• Experience reviewing change orders, pricing analysis, value engineering, and cost benchmarking.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, process piping, and plumbing systems is preferred.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel), and industry-standard cost management software.

What you can expect:

• A collaborative business environment, where every voice is heard and supported.
• Opportunities for personal and professional advancement.
• Buddy and mentorship program.
• Continuous learning and professional development, in all stages of your career.
• Opportunities for relocation, nationally and internationally.
• Healthy work/life balance.
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k matching, paid vacation and more.