Cost Manager | Engineering

E‑Frontiers; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

E‑Frontiers is seeking a Cost Manager to build and lead the regional commercial team and drive strategies for profitable growth across major projects in energy and data center sectors. You will report to the Vice President of Commercial and oversee contract commercial activity with finance, operations and clients.

This role emphasizes risk management, commercial governance, and market insight to support leadership decisions and bid opportunities, with a focus on high-stakes, complex projects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related field.
• Experience in commercial management in engineering or infra projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial, financial and contractual principles.
• Proven ability to manage the commercial performance of large projects.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data.
• Proficiency in Excel and advanced financial modelling.
• Ability to work independently within cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional commercial team and deliver accurate commercial support to stakeholders.
• Oversee all contract commercial aspects, including pricing, tender submissions and contract administration.
• Regularly review project budgets, forecasts, costs and margins to meet financial targets.
• Guide project teams on scope changes, variations, claims and payments.
• Collaborate with operations and finance for governance and reporting.
• Analyze market trends and identify new business opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and partners.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, policies and regulations across projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Excel

Financial modelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client is a global engineering and infrastructure organization specializing in high-voltage electrical systems, renewable energy, data centers, utilities, and other complex power infrastructure projects.

With a strong reputation for technical excellence and innovation, the company delivers large-scale projects across international markets and continues to expand its presence in the U.S.

The organization places a strong emphasis on safety, collaboration, technical development, and continuous improvement, providing experienced professionals with the opportunity to take ownership of major projects and play a key role in business growth.

About the Role

As a Cost Manager, you will build and lead our regional commercial team and drive strategies that support profitable growth and strong project performance.

Reporting to the Vice President of Commercial, you’ll oversee all commercial aspects of our contracts, provide financial and market insights to senior leadership, and ensure our projects are delivered with commercial accuracy and compliance.

You will work closely with project, finance, and operational teams while building strong relationships with clients and partners. Your expertise in contract management, commercial risk, and strategic decision-making will play a key role in supporting our position as a leader in high-voltage engineering and the global energy transition.

This role is an opportunity to influence major renewable, data center, and utility projects while growing your career within an innovative, people-focused organization committed to continuous improvement and sustainable success.

Strategic Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the regional commercial team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on delivering accurate and timely commercial support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Allocate workloads, set clear objectives, and conduct regular performance reviews to ensure the team operates efficiently and meets organizational standards.

Commercial Strategy & Business Growth

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine commercial strategies aligned with business objectives, enabling sustainable revenue growth and improved profitability.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on financial analysis, market intelligence, and business performance metrics.
• Oversee all commercial aspects of contracts, including preparation of pricing models, tender submissions, contract negotiation, and ongoing contract administration.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, and relevant regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead commercial risk assessments, identify potential exposures, and develop mitigation strategies.

Project Commercial Oversight

• Conduct regular and detailed reviews of project budgets, forecasts, costs, and profit margins to ensure financial targets are achieved and maintained.
• Support project teams with commercial guidance, resolving issues related to scope changes, variations, claims, and payments.
• Collaborate closely with operations and finance to ensure accurate reporting and governance around project performance.

Market & Business Development Analysis

• Conduct ongoing analysis of market trends, customer needs, emerging risks, and competitor activity to inform strategic decision-making.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, supporting bid/no-bid decisions and contributing to the development of compelling proposals.

Relationship Management

• Build, nurture, and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and external partners to support long-term business success.
• Act as a primary commercial point of contact for clients, ensuring effective communication, issue resolution, and customer satisfaction.

Performance Reporting & Compliance

• Monitor commercial performance indicators across projects and produce regular reports for senior management, highlighting risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure high standards of accuracy and transparency in all commercial documentation and reporting.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience in commercial management is preferable or within the engineering, construction, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of commercial, financial, and contractual principles, including experience with standard forms of contract (e.g., FIDIC, ConsensusDocs 410 /415, AIA Design-Build, or bespoke contracts).
• Demonstrated ability to manage the commercial performance of large-scale or complex projects.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and prepare detailed commercial reports.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to develop and use advanced spreadsheets and financial models.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional project teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.