Senior Cost Manager

ProSource Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global consultancy is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead cost planning and commercial management in New York City. The role involves managing budgets, advising clients, and mentoring junior staff on high-profile projects. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus benefits

Opportunity to work with industry leaders

Defined career advancement path

Collaborative and inclusive team culture

Access to mentorship and professional development

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in cost management or quantity surveying.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts.
• Professional membership or working toward MRICS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and management of cost estimates and budgets.
• Advise clients on procurement strategies and risk management.
• Supervise and mentor junior cost management staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Cost management software (CostX, Bluebeam)

Job description

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join a prestigious global consultancy at their New York City office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to take a lead role in cost planning and commercial management on high-profile, complex projects. If you are confident managing budgets, advising clients, and mentoring junior team members within a consultancy environment, we would love to hear from you.

Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the preparation and management of cost estimates, tender documentation, and budgets.
• Advise clients on procurement strategies, value engineering, and risk management.
• Monitor and report on project costs, forecasting, and financial performance throughout the lifecycle.
• Negotiate and manage change orders and commercial claims.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and contract reviews with key stakeholders.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior cost management staff.
• Ensure accuracy in cost reporting, billing, and compliance with contractual and industry standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams including project managers, engineers, and design consultants.

To be successful in your application, you will have:

• 7–10 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or estimating, preferably within a consultancy environment.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts (e.g., NEC, JCT, FIDIC).
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver accurate, data-driven cost advice.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost management software such as CostX, Bluebeam, or similar.
• Professional membership or working toward MRICS is desirable.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary plus benefits.
• Opportunity to work with industry leaders on landmark NYC developments.
• Defined career advancement path within a growing global organization.
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture with access to mentorship and professional development.
• Exposure to diverse sectors including commercial, infrastructure, and mixed-use projects.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Consulting

• Industries

  Construction, Civil Engineering, and Real Estate

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