Strategic Cost Manager & Value Engineer

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) in New York is seeking a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to drive cost management across the project lifecycle, including invoicing, forecasting, reporting, and procurement oversight. You will identify value opportunities and ensure robust financial control aligned with client goals.

The ideal candidate will hold a QS or construction management degree, excel at cost control, and manage multiple projects with clear communication and teamwork in a dynamic, on-site office

Qualifications

• 4-year Degree in Quantity Surveying (QS), Construction Management, or related field preferred but not mandatory, plus four years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of cost management principles, construction methods, and contract administration
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Must be highly articulate with clear, analytical problem-solving and strong decision-making abilities
• Must have people management experience
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills
• Must thoroughly understand and utilize Excel

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed cost estimating, budgeting, and cost planning across all project phases
• Prepares and issues periodic cost reports to senior technical staff for review and submission to the client
• Reviews the cash flow prepared by junior technical staff and issues to senior technical staff
• Identify and communicate cost risks and opportunities, recommending strategies to enhance project value
• Assist with administering change management processes, including evaluation, negotiation, and approval of change order requests
• Assist with managing and validating contractor and vendor invoices and applications for payment; support procurement activities
• Attend bi-weekly cost meetings to review procurement status and change order status with contractors and engineers
• Support value engineering initiatives to optimize cost efficiency while maintaining quality and scope
• Review contractor and vendor closeout documentation for contractual compliance and successful project completion
• Understand client objectives and proactively identify opportunities to enhance value

Skills

Cost management

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

4-year Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) in New York is seeking a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to drive cost management across the project lifecycle, including invoicing, forecasting, reporting, and procurement oversight. You will identify value opportunities and ensure robust financial control aligned with client goals.

The ideal candidate will hold a QS or construction management degree, excel at cost control, and manage multiple projects with clear communication and teamwork in a dynamic, on-site office