Senior Cost Managers/Director

SSi People; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

SSi People is seeking a Senior Cost Manager/Director for remote leadership of project controls and cost management across complex construction engagements. You will guide outcomes from concept through construction, coordinating with clients and internal teams.

Requirements include a 10+ year track record in cost management and estimating, proficiency with Cost-X/OT, and strong communication and analytical skills to drive value and mitigate risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (QS/Architecture/Engineering/CM).
• 10+ years as Estimator/Cost Manager or similar role.
• Pre- and post-contract cost management experience.
• Ability to generate AACE level 1–5 cost evaluations.
• Knowledge of estimating software (Cost-X, OT) and benchmarking tools.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls across large-scale engagements, including schedules, budgets, risks, and reporting.
• Prepare detailed construction cost estimates from concept to construction documents.
• Review bids, reconcile with contractors/subcontractors, and assess change orders.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to deliver status updates, risk mitigation, audits, and value engineering.

Skills

Cost management

Project controls

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Estimator experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Cost-X

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Cost Managers/Director

Location:

Remote

Job Summary:

We are supporting a leadership opportunity focused on project controls, cost management, and stakeholder coordination across complex construction engagements. Our team is seeking a candidate who can bring strong client-facing communication, detailed cost expertise, and the ability to guide project outcomes from concept through construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls across multiple large-scale and complex engagements, supporting schedules, budgets, risks, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare detailed construction cost and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents.
• Review bids, support reconciliations with contractors and subcontractors, and assess change orders to confirm alignment with base scope.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to deliver accurate status updates, risk mitigation strategies, project audits, and value engineering support.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with preference toward Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 10+ years of experience as an Estimator, Cost Manager, or in a similar role.
• Experience with both pre-contract and post-contract management project work, plus pure cost management experience.
• Ability to generate AACE level 1-5 cost evaluations and work conceptually while qualifying unknowns.
• Knowledge of estimating software and benchmarking tools, including Cost-X, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with procurement and tendering processes.

About SSI People:

With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.

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