Associate Director – Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management

Description

• Manage cost auditing, validation, and monthly reporting across multiple projects.
• Support project close-out and compile as-built cost data for benchmarking.
• Provide estimating support during design development, including quantity take-offs, cost benchmarking, and pricing validation.
• Extract and analyze data from multiple sources to support strategic decision-making and portfolio-level insights.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, lead negotiations, and prepare bid comparisons and funding recommendations.
• Serve as the senior commercial lead across multiple projects, ensuring accurate and timely cost reporting at both project and portfolio levels.
• Prepare funding data and facilitate value engineering sessions with senior stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to talent development and team growth.
• Conduct forensic cost reviews and valuations on high-value, time-sensitive projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, client representatives, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth execution.
• Oversee forecasting, cash flow reporting, and commercial risk management.
• Oversee change management processes, including negotiation and resolution of change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Negotiate and finalize accounts to ensure maximum client value.
• Drive continuous improvement of cost management processes and procedures.
• Lead contingency tracking, cost impact analysis, and commitment management.

Requirements

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with various procurement strategies and contract types.
• Extensive experience in cost management across all phases of construction from early estimating through close-out on large-scale, or complex projects.
• RICS accreditation (or working toward it) is a plus.
• Skilled in reviewing and validating contractor estimates, bids, and change orders.
• Strong background in cost planning, budgeting, and financial control, with the ability to lead commercial strategy and execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Must be available to work from our San Francisco office at least three days per week.
• Familiarity with sectors such as commercial, data centers, high-tech manufacturing, or mission-critical environments.
• Proficient in cost management tools and Excel-based reporting.
• Strong understanding of local market dynamics, with established contacts and experience navigating regional construction practices.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance