Strategic Cost Manager & Value Engineer

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rider Levett Bucknall is seeking a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor in Leesburg, VA to provide cost management services across the project lifecycle. You will validate invoices, forecast costs, manage procurement, and support value engineering to maximize client value.

The role requires strong analytics, communication, and the ability to coordinate with contractors and engineering teams to keep projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience delivering cost management services through project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed cost estimating, budgeting, and cost planning across project phases.
• Prepare periodic cost reports for client review.
• Identify cost risks and opportunities to enhance project value.
• Assist with change management, procurement, and contract administration.
• Attend cost meetings with contractors and engineering teams.
• Support value engineering to optimize cost and quality.

Skills

Cost management

Estimating

Forecasting

Invoice validation

Change management

Procurement

Earned value

Value engineering

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Rider Levett Bucknall is seeking a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor in Leesburg, VA to provide cost management services across the project lifecycle. You will validate invoices, forecast costs, manage procurement, and support value engineering to maximize client value.

The role requires strong analytics, communication, and the ability to coordinate with contractors and engineering teams to keep projects on time and within budget.