Construction Cost Manager (Project Manager I)

Gilbane Building Company•High Hill, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Construction Cost Manager - Project Manager I (Data Center) to support the Senior Project Manager and/or Project Manager II in the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a construction project, or to serve in the lead role over a small project. This position requires daily presence on the job site and will be a key role on the project team. Gilbane is a family-owned, Top-10 ENR Contractor with a long history of shaping communities and a commitment to delivering projects safely and on-time. The company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and encourages applications from candidates whose experience may not perfectly align with every qualification.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Construction, or related discipline.
5-7+ years of commercial construction experience with demonstrated responsibility for cost management, change management, project controls, or financial management.
Experience reviewing and managing change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
Strong understanding of construction means and methods, drawings, specifications, field operations, and project financial controls.
Proven ability to analyze cost proposals and evaluate the reasonableness of construction pricing.
Experience coordinating with project teams, field leadership, subcontractors, and clients to resolve cost and scope issues.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of industry standard software, Microsoft Office (preferred)

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting mission-critical projects, including data center, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, or similar complex facilities.
Experience serving as the lead individual responsible for project cost and change management.
Experience utilizing Clearstory for change-management workflows strongly preferred.
Experience with CMiC, Procore, Primavera P6, or similar construction management software.
Demonstrated experience preparing forecasts, cost reports, trend logs, and executive financial updates.
Strong understanding of GMP delivery, buyout processes, subcontract administration, and contract change management.

Responsibilities

Lead project cost management and change-management processes from identification through execution.
Manage the lifecycle of change events, including scope review, pricing analysis, stakeholder coordination, documentation, and final resolution.
Partner directly with project managers, superintendents, and trade partners to identify, evaluate, and manage potential changes to project scope.
Analyze construction drawings, specifications, field conditions, installed work, and proposed changes to determine cost impacts and validate pricing.
Review and challenge subcontractor change order proposals, including labor, material, equipment, demolition, rework, and schedule-related costs.
Develop and maintain cost forecasts, trend logs, change logs, risk tracking, and financial reporting for project leadership.
Utilize Clearstory and other project management systems to manage change events, track status, and maintain complete project cost documentation.
Drive accountability by actively managing open cost and change items through resolution and ensuring timely responses from all stakeholders.
Support GMP development, budgeting exercises, cost modeling, and financial planning efforts.
Prepare executive-level reporting related to project financial status, pending changes, forecasting, and risk exposure.
Ensure all change-management activities align with contract requirements, owner expectations, and project controls procedures.