Senior Cost Manager – Pre-Contract & Tender Strategy

Linesight; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking a Senior Cost Manager in the United States to lead tender analysis, cost planning, and change control across challenging projects. You will mentor teams, manage budgets, and communicate value to clients while partnering with stakeholders to deliver best-value outcomes.

You will join a globally diverse team and engage in a collaborative culture focused on professional growth, client satisfaction, and trusted relationships. Interviews may be in person or virtual.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Cost Manager, ideally from a consultancy background.
• Experience in pre-contract cost management, budget control and cost planning.
• Knowledge of preparing and initiating change forms for discussion with project stakeholders.
• Chartered status or on the path to complete it.
• Degree or comparable experience in a project management or construction discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines with a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in tender/bid process from documentation through analysis and reporting.
• Manage the change management process—identifying, approving, and implementing changes.
• Analyse tenders/bids to ensure client value for money.
• Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts and claims to ensure client value.
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments.
• Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports and communicate variations clearly.
• Support cost documentation and timely communication to support project decisions.
• Support settlements of construction disputes/loss and expense claims with transparency.
• Foster performance and growth through mentorship and leadership.

Skills

Senior Cost Manager experience

Education

Degree in project management or construction discipline

Job description

Linesight is seeking a Senior Cost Manager in the United States to lead tender analysis, cost planning, and change control across challenging projects. You will mentor teams, manage budgets, and communicate value to clients while partnering with stakeholders to deliver best-value outcomes.

You will join a globally diverse team and engage in a collaborative culture focused on professional growth, client satisfaction, and trusted relationships. Interviews may be in person or virtual.