Senior Cost Manager

Cumming Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join their dynamic team in San Diego. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in cost management and quantity surveying to prepare detailed estimates and manage client relationships across diverse projects. This position offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects while contributing to an organization known for its rapid growth and innovative approach. If you have a passion for construction and a desire to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in Cost Management or Quantity Surveying.
• Professional accreditation preferred (MRICS, AssocRICS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for construction projects of varying complexity.
• Manage client accounts and develop sub-contractor relationships.
• Evaluate changes and provide expertise in construction phases.

Skills

Cost Management

Quantity Surveying

Contract Negotiation

Client Relationship Management

Construction Law

Project Management

Education

BS in Construction

BS in Cost Management

BS in Engineering

Professional Accreditation (MRICS, AssocRICS)

Job description

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At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

The Senior Cost Manager demonstrates expertise by preparing deliverables such as estimates for assigned construction projects of all sizes and complexity during the various stages of design from conceptual through to construction documents, procurement advice, controls or construction administration advice during construction either directly or through management of team members. You will be working with a diverse set of clients from a variety of sectors. Come join our team!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Review, interpret and accurately estimate the scope of assigned work as described in the project documents.
• Develop and nurture sub-contractor, vendor, and client relationships.
• Lead client accounts.
• Review and comment on contracts and participate in contract negotiation.
• Prepare sub-contractor analysis sheets for assigned scope of work.
• Evaluate changes and subcontractor change order estimates and provide expertise in all phases of construction work.
• Perform Continuous Cost Management.
• Manage contract administration at the project level.
• Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base.
• Develop and nurture client relationships to ensure client satisfaction.
• Support senior management by providing needed reports and responding to inquiries for information.
• Mentor associate level cost and commercial managers.
• Prepare project plans.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.
  
  

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
• Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
• Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
• Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
• Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
• Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.
• Provide pricing expertise in various phases of construction work.
• Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base.
• Strong research skills and ability to allocate the relevant data.
• Exposure to industry events, functions, & creating a network of key AEC professionals in the market.
• Ability to effectively integrate with other departments.
• Ability to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information.
• Understand construction technology, economics of construction, construction delivery methodologies, local requirements on tax and insurances as they impact construction costs, ability to understand general conditions and general requirements at a detailed level.
• Understand construction law in the local market, applicable methods of measurement and approaches to parametric, top down and bottoms up estimates.
• Possess a working knowledge of the different roles and services Cumming provides and how the cost management team fits in the project.
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company in a responsive manner.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently.
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment.
• Demonstrate consistent management of overall project assigned beyond tasks completion.
• Hold a professional qualification relative to your job role.
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

Education: BS in Construction, Cost Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Experience: 5 to 8 years in Cost Management or Quantity Surveying with professional accreditation

Preferred Certification: Professional accreditation – MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent

Cumming Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The salary range for this full-time role is $115,100.00-$153,500.02 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Construction

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