Senior Cost Manager for Tech & Life-Science Projects

Talentify; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

HSA

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in San Jose, CA seeks a Senior Cost Manager to oversee cost management across tech, workplace TI's, life-sciences, and semiconductor projects in the South Bay. You will lead cost estimation, sub-contractor analysis, and contracts, while mentoring junior staff.

This contract-to-hire role requires 5–8 years in cost management or quantity surveying, a BS in a related field, MRICS/AssocRICS preferred, and strong client relations.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction, Cost Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in Cost Management or Quantity Surveying with professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret and estimate the scope of work from project documents.
• Lead client accounts and manage subcontractor relationships.
• Review contracts and participate in contract negotiation.
• Prepare sub-contractor analysis sheets for assigned scope.
• Evaluate changes and change orders with cost impact.
• Perform continuous cost management and project cost reporting.
• Mentor associate level cost and commercial managers.
• Develop project plans and coordinate with management to grow client base.

Skills

Cost estimation

Client relations

Contract negotiation

Subcontractor management

Leadership

Cost management

Project planning

Data analysis

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

BS in Construction or related field

Job description

Actalent in San Jose, CA seeks a Senior Cost Manager to oversee cost management across tech, workplace TI's, life-sciences, and semiconductor projects in the South Bay. You will lead cost estimation, sub-contractor analysis, and contracts, while mentoring junior staff.

This contract-to-hire role requires 5–8 years in cost management or quantity surveying, a BS in a related field, MRICS/AssocRICS preferred, and strong client relations.