Senior Cost Manager: Construction Estimating & Cost Planning

Cumming; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead cost estimation and management across diverse projects. You will review scope documents, manage contracts, and mentor junior estimators while engaging with clients to ensure value and accuracy.

The role emphasizes cost planning, change management, and performance reporting within a dynamic construction environment. A strong background in cost engineering and client liaison is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven cost-estimating capability for construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and related docs.
• Experience with military estimating and base access processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform Continuous Cost Management.
• Review, interpret and accurately estimate the scope of assigned work as described in the project documents.
• Manage contract administration at the project level.
• 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 Value Analysis.
• Lead client accounts.
• Develop and nurture client relationships to ensure client satisfaction.
• Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base.
• Support senior management by providing needed reports and responding to inquiries for information.
• Mentor junior cost estimators.
• Provide bid analysis and post contract support.
• Participate in peer review process.
• Understand project controls and stakeholders' requirements.
• Participate in industry events and demonstrate an understanding of the local market.

Skills

Cost estimating

Excel

Read construction drawings

Contract interpretation

Client relationship

Team mentorship

Value analysis

BIM 5D cost modeling

Collaboration across departments

Communication with stakeholders

Education

BS in Construction / Cost & Commercial Management / Engineering / Quantity Surveying

Tools

MCACES MII

Estimating software

MS Excel

Job description

Cumming Group in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead cost estimation and management across diverse projects. You will review scope documents, manage contracts, and mentor junior estimators while engaging with clients to ensure value and accuracy.

The role emphasizes cost planning, change management, and performance reporting within a dynamic construction environment. A strong background in cost engineering and client liaison is essential.