Senior Cost Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Leaves of absence

Flexible work options

Recognition programs

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join our Corporate Real Estate/Tech client team and lead cost management across major capital projects. You will develop budgets, input data into cost systems, generate reports, and guide procurement and change orders with client teams.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in cost management, a related degree, advanced Excel skills, and strong IT proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, engineering or related field.
• Preferably a member of RICS or AACE or another relevant professional body.
• Minimum 6 years' relevant experience with cost management processes.
• Must understand Administration of Construction Contracts.
• Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Advanced use of Excel to generate and update reporting tools. Experience with Ariba, PM Web, or e-Builder is a plus.
• General Competencies include Client Service, Commitment, Communication, Innovation & Continuous Improvement, Professionalism, Quality, and Teamwork.
• Highly articulate, clear and analytical problem solving and strong decision-making abilities; excellent communication and presentation skills regarding cost management.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of cost management processes.
• Support the Develop project budgets to inform capital investment plans.
• Develops, reviews, issues and presents cost management reports.
• Develops cash flow projections and issues with the cost report to the client's finance team.
• Provides assurance on change order management in accordance with the client's process.
• Provides assurance on invoices management in accordance with the client's process.
• Utilizes the client's cost management systems to input commercial data and prepare cost reports.
• Provides procurement services for the client where applicable for construction and engineering services, including preparing RFP and bid analysis.
• Leads the biweekly cost meetings to review procurement status and change order status with the stakeholder teams.
• Provides cost information on value engineering analysis.
• Reviews the contractors close out administration and ensures that they meet established requirements.
• With minimal supervision and where necessary, assists the client with any cost information relating to capital projects.
• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Excel advanced

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, engineering or related field

Tools

Ariba

PM Web

e-Builder

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join our team in Raleigh, NC to work with one of our Corporate Real Estate/Tech clients in the property sector.

Our property sector team is a standout group known for its deep technical expertise, collaborative spirit, and commitment to delivering high‑quality, client‑focused solutions. They bring together specialists from across disciplines to shape sustainable, innovative, and people‑centered built environments — consistently demonstrating the professionalism, creativity, and dedication that define AtkinsRéalis at its best.

The team works across a vast array of sectors including Corporate Real Estate, Tech, Hospitality, Institutions, Education, Healthcare, Data Centers and Local and Federal Government.

Your role

• Support the development and implementation of cost management processes.
• Support the Develop project budgets to inform capital investment plans.
• Develops, reviews, issues and presents cost management reports.
• Develops cash flow projections and issues, with the cost report, to the client's finance team.
• Provides assurance on change order management in accordance with the client's process.
• Provides assurance on invoices management in accordance with the client's process.
• Utilizes the client's cost management systems to input commercial data and prepare cost reports.
• Provides procurement services for the client where applicable for construction and engineering services, including preparing RFP and bid analysis.
• Leads the biweekly cost meetings to review procurement status and change order status with the stakeholder teams.
• Provides cost information on value engineering analysis.
• Reviews the contractors close out administration and ensures that they meet established requirements.
• With minimal supervision and where necessary, assists the client with any cost information relating to capital projects.
• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, engineering or a related field.
• Preferably a member of RICS or AACE or another relevant professional body.
• Minimum 6 years' relevant experience with cost management processes.
• Must understand Administration of Construction Contracts.
• Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Advanced use of Excel to generate and update reporting tools. Experience with Ariba, PM Web, or e-Builder is a plus.
• General Competencies expected of all Professionals and Managers are as follows: Client Service, Commitment, Communication, Innovation & Continuous Improvement, Professionalism, Quality, and Teamwork.
• Highly articulate, have a clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills regarding the management of cost processes.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $140,000 - $165,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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