Senior Cost Manager

Pegasus Search & Selection; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus Search & Selection is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Cost Manager to lead cost management for major projects in Miami and Florida. You will oversee estimating, cost planning, procurement, cost control and change management, while managing client relationships across the full project lifecycle.

The role requires 5–7 years in cost management within construction, with strong procurement and value engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years' relevant cost management experience in the construction industry.
• Experience on medium to large-scale, complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, value management and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project estimates, cost plans, forecasts and budgets.
• Lead procurement activities including tender analysis, bid levelling, vendor assessment and recommendations.
• Provide cost reporting, forecasting, risk management and value engineering advice to clients.
• Manage cost control, payment applications, change orders and wider commercial issues.
• Review and negotiate contractor and subcontractor pricing.
• Support clients and project teams through pre- and post-contract stages.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Identify, coach and mentor junior talent, supporting the development of the wider team.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Client facing

Stakeholder management

Cost planning

Education

RICS accredited or working towards chartership

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Construction Cost Manager to join a global leader in Cost & Project Management, working on major and complex construction projects across Miami and Florida State.

You’ll work closely with clients and project teams throughout the full project lifecycle, from estimating and cost planning through procurement, cost control, change management and final account.

This is a client-facing role offering the opportunity to take ownership of projects, build strong client relationships and contribute to the successful delivery of high-profile construction programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project estimates, cost plans, forecasts and budgets.
• Lead procurement activities including tender analysis, bid levelling, vendor assessment and recommendations.
• Provide cost reporting, forecasting, risk management and value engineering advice to clients.
• Manage cost control, payment applications, change orders and wider commercial issues.
• Review and negotiate contractor and subcontractor pricing.
• Support clients and project teams throughout pre- and post-contract stages.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Identify, coach and mentor junior talent, supporting the development of the wider team.

About the Business:

• Global leader in Cost & Project Management (Construction Consultancy) – a broad range of career paths and progression opportunities across different disciplines, sectors and international markets.
• Digital leader – continually investing in technology, innovation and the future of the business, with ambitious long-term plans.
• True meritocracy – talented individuals can progress quickly, with promotion based on ability, performance and potential rather than simply years of experience.
• Truly global organisation – opportunities to work internationally, with global mobility actively encouraged where it suits you.
• Secure and diverse business – a strong and varied client base, providing exposure to some of the world's most significant construction projects.

About You:

• Relevant Cost Management / Quantity Surveying experience gained within a Construction Consultancy.
• Minimum 5-7 years' relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• Experience working on medium to large-scale, complex construction projects.
• Background across sectors such as commercial, high-rise, mixed-use, data centres, or other private/public sector projects would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, procurement, value management and value engineering.
• RICS accredited or working towards chartership would be advantageous.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• A self-motivated, collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.