Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Construction Management

Description

• Implement and continuously improve commercial processes and procedures.
• Manage contingency tracking, cost impact logs, and commitment tracking.
• Oversee all commercial and change management activities, including forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• 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.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, lead negotiations, and prepare bid comparisons and funding recommendations.
• Prepare funding data and facilitate value engineering sessions with stakeholders.
• Extract and analyze data from multiple sources to support project and portfolio-level decision-making.
• Lead the change management process, including negotiation of change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage cost auditing, validation, and monthly reporting.
• Conduct forensic cost reviews and valuations on high-value, time-sensitive projects.
• Communicate professionally with general contractors, client representatives, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination across all phases of construction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the commercial status of projects, delivering accurate and timely cost reporting at both project and portfolio levels.
• Negotiate and finalize accounts to ensure maximum client value.

Requirements

• Strong background in cost planning, budgeting, and financial control on large-scale or complex projects.
• Experience with various procurement strategies and contract types.
• RICS accreditation (or working toward it) is a plus.
• Proven experience in cost management across all phases of construction from pre-construction estimating through project close-out.
• Skilled in reviewing and validating contractor estimates, bids, and change orders.
• Ability to build strong relationships with local stakeholders and navigate regional construction practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• 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.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance