Senior Cost Management Director - Semiconductor Construction

Cumming; 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

Cumming Group seeks a seasoned Director of Cost Management for a $3B semiconductor construction program in Ocotillo, AZ. You will lead the cost management function, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, and guide a high-performing team of cost managers, estimators, and commercial professionals.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of semiconductor project cost experience, strong financial controls, and a proven ability to partner with clients, project leadership, and contractors to deliver

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in construction cost management, estimating, quantity surveying, or commercial management.
• Demonstrated 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 cost management plans for a $3B program.
• Monitor expenditures, identify cost risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Review and approve cost estimates, change orders, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Ensure cost performance aligns with project objectives and client expectations.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and executive stakeholders.
• Present project financial status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and client teams.
• Partner with project leadership to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Cost management leadership

Estimating

Team leadership

Contract administration

Financial reporting

Client relationship management

Change management

Education

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

Tools

Cost management software

Project controls systems

Job description

Cumming Group seeks a seasoned Director of Cost Management for a $3B semiconductor construction program in Ocotillo, AZ. You will lead the cost management function, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, and guide a high-performing team of cost managers, estimators, and commercial professionals.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of semiconductor project cost experience, strong financial controls, and a proven ability to partner with clients, project leadership, and contractors to deliver