Cost Manager — Real Estate & Projects

Savills North America; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Savills in New York is seeking a Cost Manager to support a diverse portfolio of real estate and construction projects within the Program & Project Management group. You will contribute to cost planning, procurement support, and project controls, gaining exposure to multiple project types and building client-facing experience.

You will work closely with Directors and senior team members, developing independent responsibility over time while mentoring and learning from industry leaders in a

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in cost management, estimating, or quantity surveying.
• Foundational understanding of construction industry practices and procurement methods.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates across design phases using quantity takeoffs, historical data, and benchmarking.
• Maintain cost models, budgets, and early-phase cost planning tools.
• Assist with procurement activities including vendor prequalification, bid package reviews, and bid leveling.
• Participate in value engineering exercises and prepare cost comparison analyses.
• Review pricing submissions and provide summary feedback.
• Support GMP reviews and commercial evaluations under senior guidance.
• Maintain project cost reports including budgets, forecasts, and cash flows.
• Track change orders and evaluate cost and scope impacts.
• Help maintain risk registers and identify potential cost exposures.
• Support cost control workflows and documentation standards.
• Maintain contingency logs and cost tracking tools.
• Assist in day-to-day cost management activities and client/project meetings.

Skills

Cost management

Estimating

Quantity surveying

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Drawings interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Estimating tools

Job description

Savills in New York is seeking a Cost Manager to support a diverse portfolio of real estate and construction projects within the Program & Project Management group. You will contribute to cost planning, procurement support, and project controls, gaining exposure to multiple project types and building client-facing experience.

You will work closely with Directors and senior team members, developing independent responsibility over time while mentoring and learning from industry leaders in a