Senior Cost Manager — Life Sciences & Pharma, Boston

Capstone Recruitment UK; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Recruitment UK in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to establish and lead a local cost management capability. You will work with project teams on cost planning, budgeting and procurement strategy, while building relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.

You’ll be the first dedicated cost professional in the Boston office, with potential to shape the growing team and collaborate with the New York training program if relocating from elsewhere in the US.

Qualifications

• Senior Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor with strong consultancy background.
• Experience in life sciences or pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.
• Comfortable working independently and managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost planning, estimating and budgeting for projects.
• Advise clients on procurement, tendering and contractor selection.
• Manage cost reporting, change control and financial forecasting.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Take ownership of assignments and maintain high delivery standards.

Skills

Cost planning

Budgeting

Tendering

Client relationships

Independent work

Job description

Capstone Recruitment UK in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to establish and lead a local cost management capability. You will work with project teams on cost planning, budgeting and procurement strategy, while building relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.

You’ll be the first dedicated cost professional in the Boston office, with potential to shape the growing team and collaborate with the New York training program if relocating from elsewhere in the US.