Senior Cost Manager

CUMMING GROUP; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking a Cost Manager in Aliso Viejo, CA to oversee cost management across a diverse project portfolio including education, commercial interiors, and semiconductors. You will develop budgets, review scopes, and manage change orders while building strong client relationships.

Join a fast-growing, collaborative team that drives project success through rigorous cost control and value management. The role requires strong communication and field knowledge in construction economics.

Qualifications

• BS in construction, cost & commercial management or related field is required.
• 3+ years’ experience post undergraduate degree in cost management or related field preferred.
• Working toward MRICS or other professional certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop budget estimates by performing quantity take-offs from plans/specs or conceptual info.
• Review and define scope of work described in project documents.
• Build up unit costs based on labor/material rate structures.
• Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor and client relationships.
• Prepare and deliver summary analysis for assigned scope of work.
• Evaluate change orders; peer review of estimates; assist with cost management process.
• Lead development of estimates for projects under supervision of manager.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Change orders

Communication

Measurement

Trades understanding

Education

BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Job description

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!We are hiring a Cost Manager in Aliso Viejo, CA to oversee cost management services across a diverse portfolio of projects in sectors including education, commercial interiors, and semi-conductor. Join our growing team and make an impact on exciting projects throughout the Bay Area!Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Develop budget estimates by performing accurate quantity take offs using plans and specifications, or conceptual information.Review, interpret and define the scope of assigned work as described in the project documents.Build up unit costs based on understanding of labor and material rate structures.Understand local market conditions and solicit feedback where applicable.Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor and client relationships.Prepare and deliver summary analysis for assigned scope of work.Evaluate change orders and peer review of estimates.Assist with the continuous cost management process.Review, analyze, quantify, and assess change orders.review and understand commercial contract terms.Participate in local industry events.Develop and implement risk and value management exercises on projects.Lead the development of estimates for projects under the supervision of their manager.Other duties as assigned.Attendance at work during normal business hours.Knowledge & Skills Required:Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.Demonstrate technical knowledge of the construction industry and the ability to use cost-estimating methods.Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours; possibly work weekends or evenings.Demonstrate a high degree of creativity and latitude.Perform work tasks by receiving direction and then working independently with an interest in quickly learning and applying new skills and abilities.Proficient in measurement and having a solid understanding of different trades, procurement strategies, and delivery methods.Ability to effectively integrate with other departments.Ability to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information.Possess a working knowledge of the different roles and services Cumming provides and how the cost management team fits in the project.Demonstrate proficiency in cost management fundamentals.Ability to read and interpret various documents such as Arch, Civil, Structural, MEP, Geotech, Site Logistics, and Schedules.Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company.Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently.Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment.Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.Preferred Education and Experience:Education: BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related fieldExperience: more than 3 years’ experience post receiving undergraduate degree working in related fieldPreferred Certification: Working towards Professional Certification – MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent.#LI-CF1Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.The salary range for this full-time role is $106,800.00-$142,400.02 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:MedicalDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k)401(k) MatchingPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysShort and long-term disabilityEmployee Assistance Program