Cost Manager

Insight Global; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent management consulting firm is seeking a Project Manager for a federal demolition project in Washington, DC. Candidates should have a background in civil engineering or extensive experience in construction management. Responsibilities include managing costs and assessments during design changes. This role offers a hybrid work model with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote, making it ideal for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Understanding of construction contracts.
• Experience in field construction work.
• Ability to negotiate with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design team meetings and assess cost implications.
• Manage cost and changes in the project.
• Oversee demolition of historic structures.

Skills

Understanding of construction contracts

Understanding of field construction work

Ability to negotiate

Cost Management

Change order administration

Education

Civil Engineer, Construction Management, or related Degree

6+ years of relevant experience

10+ years of relevant experience without a degree

Job description

Project Context

• New demolition project of federal historic structures
• Design-Build contract
• Owner’s Representative Firm

Required Knowledge / Skills & Job Responsibilities

• Understanding of construction contracts
• Understanding of field construction work
• Ability to negotiate with an assertive contractor
• Cost Management and Change order administration
• Participate in design team meetings, assess cost implications of design changes

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Design-Build contracts
• Specific experience with demolition of historic buildings

Experience / Education Expectation

• Civil Engineer, Construction Management, or related Degree + ~6 years of relevant experience
• OR ~10 years of relevant experience without a degree

Potential Background of Candidates

• Project Controls, Project Manager, Project Engineer, or APM from a General Contractor, Subcontractor, or AEC Engineering Firm/Construction Management Consulting Firm

Hybrid

3 days on site in DC and 2 days remote