Remote Cost Manager — Construction Projects

Linesight; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 88,825 - 120,175; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking a Cost Manager to join a remote-friendly team with periodic travel to Elkton, VA. You will support settlement of disputes, manage costs across pre- and post-contract stages, and help deliver final accounts and cost plans for client developments.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in cost management or construction and can manage multiple priorities with strong communication skills to assist in tender processes and cost reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre- and post-contract cost management on varied projects.
• Degree or comparable experience in cost management or construction discipline.
• Ability to manage your own priorities and deadlines; willing to travel for short periods.

Responsibilities

• Support the settlement of construction disputes/loss and expense claims with transparency
• Resolve commercial, change orders and contract issues quickly and fairly
• Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts, including handling of claims to ensure client gets best value from works undertaken
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments
• Support nimble project management and clear decisions through cost documentation and timely communication
• Actively participate in the tender/bid process—from initial tender/bid documentation through analysis and reporting
• Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to your team
• Travel for project-site engagements as required (Elkton, VA)

Skills

Cost management

Project cost reporting

Tender/bid process

Education

Degree in cost management or construction

Job description

Linesight is seeking a Cost Manager to join a remote-friendly team with periodic travel to Elkton, VA. You will support settlement of disputes, manage costs across pre- and post-contract stages, and help deliver final accounts and cost plans for client developments.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in cost management or construction and can manage multiple priorities with strong communication skills to assist in tender processes and cost reporting.