Cost Manager 2

Manhattan Construction Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Positive, friendly, team-oriented work

Professional development and growth

Opportunity to work on community-foc0

Job summary

Manhattan Construction Company is seeking a Cost Manager 2 to assist the Project Manager on assigned projects. The role requires an adaptable team-player with strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and clear communication with field staff and clients.

The position involves change management, budget tracking, and managing subcontractor billing, AR/AP, cost forecasting, RFIs, and monthly client reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related work experience.
• 8 years of industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Change management including pricing and change orders.
• Budget tracking and cost of work management.
• Manage subcontractor billing (G702/G703) and Owner billings.
• Manage AR/AP for compliance and timeliness.
• Coordinate with field staff on schedule and changes.
• Forecast cost and revenue, prepare monthly PSRs.
• Prepare RFIs and track materials deliveries.
• Assist with project close-out and punch list documentation.
• Maintain contract documents and project management software.

Skills

Communication

Math/Accounting

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Reading drawings

Discretion

Directional following

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

ProjectSight

Bluebeam

Job description

Why Manhattan?

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

We offer large company benefits and professional development 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 on our website: www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

The role of Cost Manager 2 assists and supports the Project Manager on assigned projects. The position works under direct supervision, performs routine daily activities and gathers and distributes information. This position requires an adaptable team-player with business management acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, as well as strong communication and customer service skills. The individual must function effectively both independently and as part of a team with strong written and verbal 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 the Owner and Subcontractor Agreements Proven understanding of various delivery methods
• Budget tracking – understanding and execution of budget as 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, ensuring compliance while maintaining timeline of monthly billing cycle, assist in creation of Owner billings.
• Manage open accounts receivable and accounts payable for compliance with requirements
• Daily communication with field staff to understand schedule position and changes in the field
• Management of time and material/field ticket process
• Creation of cost and revenue forecasting, as well as monthly PSRs
• Initiate, prepare, review, track, and distribute RFIs
• Track and inspect material deliveries
• Perform quality control and progress inspections
• Assist in the preparation of monthly client reports
• Assist and/or complete project close-out and oversee punch list documentation
• Assist in the maintenance of accurate contract documents through project management software as it relates to change
• Assist with project-specific integration of quality, closeout, & procurement technology software
• Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
• Other duties as assigned

JOB SKILLS & 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 directions
• Ability to read drawings and specifications
• Ability to identify general site risk and financial efficiency

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

WORKING CONDITIONS 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 national construction services firm that provides preconstruction, construction management, 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, 21, 2022, 2023 Top Performing Contractor
• Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner
• 2017, 2021, 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner
• 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)

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