Senior Cost Manager - Tendering, Change & Value

Linesight; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight in Missouri seeks a Senior Cost Manager to lead cost control, tender analysis, and value optimization across key client projects. You will develop budgets, cost plans, and valuations, and oversee spend with clear reporting and stakeholder communication.

You will mentor teams, drive change management, support dispute settlements, and ensure best value for money. Interviews are conducted in person or virtually with video required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Cost Manager, ideally from a consultancy background.
• Strong background in pre-contract cost management, budget control and cost planning.
• Experience communicating with project stakeholders and driving value for money.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Tender/bid analysis

Budget control

Cost planning

Cost reporting

Leadership & mentorship

Education

Degree in project management or construction

Job description

Linesight in Missouri seeks a Senior Cost Manager to lead cost control, tender analysis, and value optimization across key client projects. You will develop budgets, cost plans, and valuations, and oversee spend with clear reporting and stakeholder communication.

You will mentor teams, drive change management, support dispute settlements, and ensure best value for money. Interviews are conducted in person or virtually with video required.