Senior Cost Leader for Semiconductor Construction

CUMMING GROUP; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 153,000 - 214,000; 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

At Cumming Group, you will lead the cost management function for a major new-build semiconductor manufacturing project valued at approximately $3 billion in Ocotillo, Arizona. You will direct budgeting, estimating, forecasting, and cost reporting while mentoring a team of cost managers and commercial professionals.

The ideal candidate has extensive semiconductor construction experience, strong financial controls and estimating expertise, and a proven ability to partner with clients, project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in construction cost management, estimating, quantity surveying, or commercial management.
• Experience leading cost management, estimating, or commercial functions on large-scale semiconductor construction projects.
• Experience supporting new-build semiconductor manufacturing facilities, fabs, cleanrooms, or advanced technology projects is required.
• Proven experience managing cost controls on large-scale industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, or advanced technology projects.
• Minimum of 3+ years leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of project controls, estimating, forecasting, contracts, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing large capital construction programs exceeding $500M.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of cost managers, estimators, and commercial professionals.
• Establish best practices, procedures, and quality standards for cost management activities.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for project cost control efforts across all phases of construction.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability, innovation, and client service.
• Direct all aspects of project budgeting, estimating, forecasting, and cost reporting.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive cost management plans for a $3B semiconductor construction program.
• Monitor project expenditures, identify cost risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Review and approve cost estimates, change orders, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Ensure cost performance aligns with established project objectives and client expectations.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and executive stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all cost management matters.
• Present project financial status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and client teams.
• Partner with project leadership to support successful project delivery and business objectives.
• Oversee procurement cost evaluations, bid analysis, and contract reviews.
• Manage change order review and approval processes.
• Support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with commercial requirements.
• Monitor payment applications and subcontractor financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and reporting capabilities.

Job description

At Cumming Group, you will lead the cost management function for a major new-build semiconductor manufacturing project valued at approximately $3 billion in Ocotillo, Arizona. You will direct budgeting, estimating, forecasting, and cost reporting while mentoring a team of cost managers and commercial professionals.

The ideal candidate has extensive semiconductor construction experience, strong financial controls and estimating expertise, and a proven ability to partner with clients, project