Cost Manager 2

Manhattan Construction Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Construction Company is seeking a Cost Manager 2 to support project managers with cost control, budgeting, and reporting. You will manage change orders, track budgets, and oversee subcontractor billing while maintaining strong communication with field teams.

The role requires a disciplined, team-oriented professional with excellent organizational and numerical skills, able to work on-site on construction projects and adapt to evolving field conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 8 years of industry experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager on assigned projects with cost control.
• Manage change orders, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Oversee subcontractor billing and ensure timely payments.
• Prepare monthly client reports and maintain contract documents.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Procore

ProjectSight

Bluebeam

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

ProjectSight

Bluebeam

Job description

Why Manhattan?

Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builderscommitted to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, ourclients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have beenwith the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it aboutManhattan that makes people stick around for decades?

We offer large company benefits and professionaldevelopment opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business.At Manhattan, you get:

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
• Professional development and leadership programs.
• To work on exciting projects for your community.
• Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
• More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.

Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet onour website: www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com

POSITIONSUMMARY:

The role of Cost Manager 2 assists and supportsthe Project Manager on assigned projects. The position works under directsupervision, performs routine daily activities and gathers and distributesinformation. This position requires an adaptable team-player with businessmanagement acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational andtime management skills, attention to detail, as well as strong communicationand customer service skills. The individual must functioneffectively both independently and as part of a team with strong written andverbal communication skills.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Change management, including soliciting, receiving,reviewing, and preparing pricing and change orders within Project Sight
• Contract understanding – need to fully understand theOwner and Subcontractor Agreements
  Proven understanding of various delivery methods
• Budget tracking – understanding and execution of budgetas it applies to cost of work, allowances, contingency, billable items,non-reimbursable items, application of fee and other mark-ups.
• Manage the Subcontractor monthly billing process,including review of G702 / G703 documents for accuracy, ensuringcompliance while maintaining timeline of monthly billing cycle, assist increation of Owner billings.
• Manage open accounts receivable and accounts payablefor compliance with requirements
• Daily communication with field staff to understandschedule position and changes in the field
• Management of time and material/field ticketprocess
• Creation of cost and revenue forecasting, as well asmonthly PSRs
• Initiate, prepare, review, track, and distributeRFIs
• Track and inspect material deliveries
• Perform quality control and progress inspections
• Assist in the preparation of monthly clientreports
• Assist and/or complete project close-out and overseepunch list documentation
• Assist in the maintenance of accurate contractdocuments through project management software as it relates tochange
• Assist with project-specific integration of quality,closeout, & procurement technology software
• Responsible for conductingthemselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibitingattributes matching the Way We Work.
• Other duties as assigned

JOBSKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES:

• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office, Procore, ProjectSight & Bluebeam products
• Knowledge of Manhattan document control and scheduling software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong math/accounting skills
• Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and organizational skills
• Functions effectively as part of a team
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Ability to understand and follow directionsAbility to read drawings and specifications
• Ability to identify general site risk and financial efficiency

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree- Construction Management, Engineering, equivalent degree, or related work experience
• 8 years of industryexperience.

WORKINGCONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS:

• You must be adaptable to all types of weather conditions and traverse and inspect all areas of a construction job site, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
• Ability to repeat the same movements.
• Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Ability to compose, send, and reply to emails and written correspondence.
• Must be able to lift, pull, or move up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Travel may be required occasionally, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License).
• Exposure to characteristic construction site hazards.

About Manhattan

Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked nationalconstruction services firm that provides preconstruction, constructionmanagement, program management, general building, and design-build services.Manhattan’s award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports,healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation,convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a:

• 20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
• ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor
• Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner
• 2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner
• 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)

Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership andheadquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and buildingexcellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethicalconduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support ourclients’ long-term goals, team members, and project partners. For the samereasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate towork with many clients for decades, some for over half a century.