Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor: Drive Project Budgets

Cumming Group; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor in Aliso Viejo, CA, to work on diverse projects and support cost management from estimates through change orders. This role offers growth within a dynamic, fast-growing consultancy with a broad client base and project types.

You will develop budgets, analyze scope, and build unit costs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients. This position emphasizes accurate cost control and effective communication.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management or related field.
• 3+ years experience post undergrad in related field.
• Pursuing MRICS/AssocRICS/CCP/CEP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop budget estimates by performing quantity take offs using plans and specifications, or conceptual information.
• Review, interpret and define the scope of assigned work as described in the project documents.
• Build up unit costs based on understanding of labor and material rate structures.
• Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor and client relationships.
• Prepare and deliver summary analysis for assigned scope of work.
• Evaluate change orders and peer review of estimates.
• Lead the development of estimates for projects under the supervision of their manager.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Skills

Communication

Cost management

Quantity takeoffs

Cost estimating methods

Trades knowledge

Client relationships

Self development

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Document interpretation

Education

BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Job description

Cumming Group is seeking a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor in Aliso Viejo, CA, to work on diverse projects and support cost management from estimates through change orders. This role offers growth within a dynamic, fast-growing consultancy with a broad client base and project types.

You will develop budgets, analyze scope, and build unit costs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients. This position emphasizes accurate cost control and effective communication.