California Licensed Cost Manager

Job Summary

To ensure client objectives are met through effective cost management, the full-time California Licensed Cost Manager will act as the key client interface, providing leadership in estimating, negotiating change orders, and managing project costs while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle
• Providing detailed cost planning and preparing funding data presentations for stakeholders
• Managing cost checks, valuations, and post-contract cost variances effectively

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in cost management within the construction industry
• RICS accreditation or working towards it is preferred
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large construction projects of medium to high complexity
• Strong knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes and value engineering