Senior Cost Manager

Currie & Brown; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Currie & Brown is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to support a major semiconductor tool hookup and manufacturing expansion program in Phoenix, Arizona. The role will oversee cost management, estimating, forecasting, subcontractor management, and change control across complex mechanical and process packages, working closely with project teams and clients.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field;

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quantity surveying, cost management, estimating, or commercial management for mechanical/process construction projects.
• Experience supporting semiconductor, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing, or mission-critical environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of process piping, HVAC, mechanical systems, and construction sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical and process construction cost activities from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Prepare and review estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost reports for process piping, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
• Review contractor proposals, change orders, progress billings, and subcontractor pricing.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and detailed cost analysis for mechanical and process systems.
• Support procurement planning, bid evaluations, and contract administration activities.
• Monitor project expenditures and identify commercial risks, cost variances, and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and client stakeholders.
• Support forecasting, reporting, earned value analysis, and project controls coordination.
• Participate in project meetings and provide commercial recommendations to leadership teams.
• Ensure compliance with project controls standards and commercial governance requirements.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost management

Estimating

Commercial management

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cost reporting

Education

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

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager – Phoenix, AZ

Why join Currie & Brown?

Currie & Brown is a leading global construction consultancy dedicated to advising clients throughout the lifecycle of their physical assets. We partner with some of the world’s most innovative organizations across semiconductor, high-tech, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing sectors to deliver complex capital projects with confidence and precision.

About the role

Currie & Brown is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to support a major semiconductor tool hookup and manufacturing expansion program in Phoenix, Arizona.

The successful candidate will support cost management, estimating, commercial oversight, forecasting, subcontractor management, and change control activities across complex construction packages.

Responsibilities will include:

• — Manage mechanical and process construction cost activities from preconstruction through project closeout
• — Prepare and review estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost reports for process piping, HVAC, and mechanical systems
• — Review contractor proposals, change orders, progress billings, and subcontractor pricing
• — Perform quantity takeoffs and detailed cost analysis for mechanical and process systems
• — Support procurement planning, bid evaluations, and contract administration activities
• — Monitor project expenditures and identify commercial risks, cost variances, and mitigation strategies
• — Collaborate closely with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and client stakeholders
• — Support forecasting, reporting, earned value analysis, and project controls coordination
• — Participate in project meetings and provide commercial recommendations to leadership teams
• — Ensure compliance with project controls standards and commercial governance requirements

Requirements

• — Proven experience in quantity surveying, cost management, estimating, or commercial management for mechanical/process construction projects
• — Experience supporting semiconductor, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing, or mission-critical environments preferred
• — Strong understanding of process piping, HVAC, mechanical systems, and construction sequencing
• — Experience with forecasting, budgeting, change management, and cost reporting
• — Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities

Qualifications

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

RICS, AACE, PMP, or related certifications are a plus