Cost Manager

WEJOB HR SOLUTIONS; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WEJOB HR SOLUTIONS seeks a seasoned Construction Cost Manager to lead cost estimation and budgeting for US-based projects, focusing on civil works. You will prepare BOQs, analyze tenders, and support bidding while coordinating with China headquarters and US partners.

The role requires 10+ years in cost management for industrial projects, fluent English and Chinese, and strong contract, change-order, and settlement review skills in cross‑cultural environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, or related fields.
• 10+ years of construction cost management experience.
• Industrial projects experience preferred.
• US project experience or international markets experience preferred.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (written & spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimation, budgeting for civil works, and construction drawing budgeting for US-based projects; review as needed.
• Prepare BOQ, perform tender pricing analysis, and support bidding processes.
• Participate in commercial negotiations; review subcontractor and supplier quotations; monitor and approve payments per contract terms and progress.
• Review and approve design changes and variation orders; report on changes and on-site variations.
• Supervise project cost settlement submissions; review settlement docs; coordinate with third-party consultants for settlement review.
• Manage and review project change orders and claims.
• Collect and consolidate local US market data, including materials, labor, and equipment pricing.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Tender pricing

Contract review

Change orders

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead cost estimation, conceptual design budgeting, and construction drawing budgeting (primarily civil works) for U.S.-based construction projects; responsible for preparation and/or review.
2. Prepare bill of quantities (BOQ), perform tender pricing analysis, and support bidding processes.
3. Participate in commercial negotiations; review subcontractor and supplier quotations; monitor and approve project payments based on contract terms and progress.
4. Review and approve design changes and variation orders; provide regular reports on design changes and on-site variations.
5. Supervise project cost settlement submissions from contractors; review settlement documentation in accordance with relevant regulations; independently complete or coordinate with third-party consultants for settlement review and issue final settlement reports.
6. Manage and review project change orders and claims.
7. Collect and consolidate local U.S. market data, including materials, labor, and equipment pricing.

Collaboration & Communication

Internal:

• Collaborate across departments and cultures
• Work closely with U.S. project teams and China headquarters
• Ensure accurate and timely information alignment

External:

• Coordinate with U.S.-based partners, government agencies, consulting firms, and construction teams

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or above in Construction Management, Engineering, or related fields

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of construction cost management experience
• Experience in industrial projects preferred
• U.S. project experience or experience in international markets (e.g., Middle East) preferred
• Background in commercial contracts or cost analysis preferred
• Fluent in English and Chinese (written & spoken)

Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Cost Engineer
• Registered Construction Engineer or equivalent

Skills & Competencies

• Strong professional integrity and attention to detail
• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Strong teamwork and execution ability
• Ability to work in cross-cultural environments
• Must speak Mandarin and English