Cost Manager

Overview

Develop and manage construction cost estimates and budgets across project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• quantity takeoff
• cost management
• risk management
• change orders
• client relations
• unit costs

Tasks

-Develop budget estimates by performing accurate quantity take offs using plans and specifications, or conceptual information. -Prepare and deliver summary analysis for assigned scope of work. -Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values. -Evaluate change orders and peer review of estimates. -Review, interpret and define the scope of assigned work as described in the project documents. -Assist with the continuous cost management process. -Develop and implement risk and value management exercises on projects. -Participate in local industry events. -Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. -Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor and client relationships. -Perform work tasks by receiving direction and then working independently with an interest in quickly learning and applying new skills and abilities. -Build up unit costs based on understanding of labor and material rate structures. -Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression. -Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.

Requirements

• communication
• cost estimating
• construction
• cumming tools
• multi‑tasking
• adaptability

What You Bring

-Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients. -Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment. -Understand local market conditions and solicit feedback where applicable. -Ability to effectively integrate with other departments. -Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to company. -Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours; possibly work weekends or evenings. -Attendance at work during normal business hours. -Ability to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information. -Understand basic contractual arrangements and delivery methods. -Apply knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the construction field. -Demonstrate technical knowledge of the construction industry and the ability to use cost-estimating methods. -Utilize effective written and oral communication skills. -Demonstrate understanding of cost management fundamentals. -Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently. -Possess a working knowledge of Cumming's tools, systems, and procedures.

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Benefits

-401(k) Matching -Short and long-term disability -Paid Time Off -Dental Insurance -Paid Holidays -Vision Insurance -Employee Assistance Program

About Cumming Group

-Specializing in high-stakes sectors like advanced manufacturing, healthcare, education, and themed entertainment, it manages projects from pre-planning through delivery. -Its expertise spans cost management, program/project oversight, scheduling, dispute resolution, energy solutions, and comprehensive project controls. -From airport terminals and hospitals to luxury resorts and semiconductor facilities, it delivers a wide range of high-profile projects. -Starting with one casino resort job, it expanded into a global consultancy by merging with boutique specialists across regions. -Today, it combines boutique agility with institutional scale, backed by private-equity investment, to tackle the world’s most complex construction challenges.

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