Senior Cost Manager

Jobtailor

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Estimator/Cost Manager in New York to deliver project controls, cost management services across diverse sectors, and to lead teams with client-facing responsibilities. You will prepare estimates, reconcile budgets, and support procurement while maintaining rigorous risk management and compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in cost estimation, a bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with estimating tools like Cost-X and On-Screen Takeoff.

Qualifications

5+ years as an Estimator, Cost Manager, or similar role.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Preference toward Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to clients and teams.
Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and planning concepts.
Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with executive-level external and internal clients and external team members.
Ability to generate AACE level 1–5 cost evaluations and qualify unknowns.
Professional certifications in cost management (AACE, RICS) preferred.
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Lead projects and teams and manage client interactions.
Maintain project cost control reports and track actual costs against estimated budgets.
Identify and analyze risks affecting deliverables, timelines, or budgets.
Prepare construction and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents.
Research local market pricing for materials, labor, and equipment using published documents, historical data, and market studies.
Conduct bid analysis and participate in contractor and subcontractor reconciliations.
Assess change orders against the scope of base work.
Develop and monitor risk mitigation strategies.
Review project documentation for organizational and regulatory compliance.
Monitor industry trends and best practices and contribute to strategic client initiatives.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Budget Reconciliation

Value Engineering

Change Order Analysis

Risk Analysis

Architectural Drawings

Estimating Software

Cost-X

On-Screen Takeoff

Excel

Project

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Smartsheet

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

US Work Authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cost-X

On-Screen Takeoff

Excel

Project

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Smartsheet

Job description

Deliver project controls and cost management services for office, cultural, hospitality, healthcare, life sciences, education, and mixed-use new-build and renovation projects
Prepare conceptual and detailed milestone cost estimates, feasibility studies, master planning, value engineering and design option reviews
Reconcile budgets, evaluate change orders, support project accounting, and forecast costs
Collaborate with stakeholders to establish and track project budgets
Lead projects and teams and manage client interactions
Maintain project cost control reports and track actual costs against estimated budgets
Identify and analyze risks affecting deliverables, timelines, or budgets
Prepare construction and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents
Research local market pricing for materials, labor, and equipment using published documents, historical data, and market studies
Conduct bid analysis and participate in contractor and subcontractor reconciliations
Assess change orders against the scope of base work
Develop and monitor risk mitigation strategies
Review project documentation for organizational and regulatory compliance
Monitor industry trends and best practices and contribute to strategic client initiatives

Requirements

5+ years as an Estimator, Cost Manager, or similar role
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Preference toward Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to clients and teams
Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and planning concepts
Highly organized with strong analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with executive-level external and internal clients and external team members
Ability to generate AACE level 1–5 cost evaluations and qualify unknowns
Expertise in estimating software and benchmarking tools
Ability to work collaboratively, independently, and through ambiguity to create structure and consensus
Ability to lead teams and interact with clients while aggregating and translating outputs into marketable deliverables
Knowledge of Cost-X, On-Screen Takeoff, or other estimating software
Professional certification in project management (AACE, RICS) preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Intermediate to Expert level in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Smartsheet
Expert understanding of building systems (MEPFS and architectural)
Familiarity with procurement and tendering processes
Leadership experience in cost management and project controls
Understanding of value engineering principles and risk management strategies
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project controls and cost management, with a strong focus on delivering accurate cost estimates, managing budgets, and leading teams in various construction and renovation projects. Proficient in utilizing estimating software and analytical tools to support decision-making and ensure compliance with industry standards.

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