Global Cost Manager – Industrial Construction (US-China)

WEJOB HR SOLUTIONS; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WEJOB HR SOLUTIONS seeks a seasoned Construction Cost Manager to lead cost estimation and budgeting for US-based projects, focusing on civil works. You will prepare BOQs, analyze tenders, and support bidding while coordinating with China headquarters and US partners.

The role requires 10+ years in cost management for industrial projects, fluent English and Chinese, and strong contract, change-order, and settlement review skills in cross‑cultural environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, or related fields.
• 10+ years of construction cost management experience.
• Industrial projects experience preferred.
• US project experience or international markets experience preferred.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (written & spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimation, budgeting for civil works, and construction drawing budgeting for US-based projects; review as needed.
• Prepare BOQ, perform tender pricing analysis, and support bidding processes.
• Participate in commercial negotiations; review subcontractor and supplier quotations; monitor and approve payments per contract terms and progress.
• Review and approve design changes and variation orders; report on changes and on-site variations.
• Supervise project cost settlement submissions; review settlement docs; coordinate with third-party consultants for settlement review.
• Manage and review project change orders and claims.
• Collect and consolidate local US market data, including materials, labor, and equipment pricing.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Tender pricing

Contract review

Change orders

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering degree

Job description

WEJOB HR SOLUTIONS seeks a seasoned Construction Cost Manager to lead cost estimation and budgeting for US-based projects, focusing on civil works. You will prepare BOQs, analyze tenders, and support bidding while coordinating with China headquarters and US partners.

The role requires 10+ years in cost management for industrial projects, fluent English and Chinese, and strong contract, change-order, and settlement review skills in cross‑cultural environments.