Associate Director, Cost Management

Linesight • New York, NY

5d • $140,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Associate Director at Linesight, you will lead experienced, culturally diverse teams and foster a strong social dynamic and shared sense of achievement. You will take responsibility for your role and career progression, with mentoring and support from industry leaders. You will also contribute to business strategy as Linesight evolves, while building lasting relationships with teams and clients.

In the data center team, you will act as a key account manager, develop client relationships, and pursue new business and repeat projects. You will oversee strategic client projects, apply cost management expertise to deliver within contract performance measures, negotiate commercial terms, and lead and mentor employees to deliver high-quality work and client value.

This is a hybrid role requiring four days at the Linesight office or client site in Manhattan. The stated salary range is $140,000–$200,000 USD; the actual offer depends on experience, education, and skillset. Interviews are conducted in person or virtually, with video required.

Requirements

• Strong operational management experience in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in pre- and post-contract cost management within Commercial Interior Fit Out and Hospitality projects.
• Confidence leading meetings with clients.
• A degree or comparable experience in cost management or quantity surveying.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with teams and clients through a shared purpose and openness.

Nice To Haves

• Chartered status, ideally with membership in RICS.

Responsibilities

• Act as key account manager in the data center team and develop client relationships based on partnership and trust.
• Engage new clients and secure repeat projects with existing clients through business development.
• Oversee key strategic client projects.
• Apply cost management experience to achieve project deliverables within contract performance measures.
• Negotiate contract terms and commercial agreements with external clients and contractors.
• Mentor and lead employees to foster strong performance and growth.
• Lead the team to deliver high-quality work and client value.
• Contribute to the company’s business strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director