Construction Cost Manager

Clark Construction Group, LLC•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Clark is seeking Construction Cost Managers to join construction project teams delivering complex design-build projects nationwide. The Cost Manager is the project team's primary lead for budgets and costs through the design development phase. The role manages project budgeting, cost monitoring, design-related cost input, stakeholder budget requests, design reviews, and change orders. It also supports subcontractor purchasing, contract and program compliance, acquisition budgeting, and design-build pursuits and proposals.

Requirements

5–7 years of experience working in a design-build environment.
At least 2 years of experience managing a project budget or developing cost models in a preconstruction environment.
Strong interest in construction general contracting and the design-build delivery process.
Strong communication skills.
Knowledge of cost management principles and practices.
Knowledge of integrated design and construction schedules and effective design organization.
Knowledge of collaborative design review processes.
Knowledge of and ability to execute successful design-build projects.
Ability to participate in design-build project pursuit efforts.
Ability to work independently, prioritize work in a fast-paced environment, and maintain a collaborative and creative work environment.
Ability to work under pressure, handle extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines, and respond to time-sensitive business needs or emergencies outside regular working hours.
Ability to perform active job-site work involving frequent standing, walking on uneven terrain, stairs, ladders and hoists; bending, kneeling and reaching; and frequently lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and visually read plans and inspect work.
Ability to work in varying weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, and around moving mechanical equipment, as well as in an office setting that may require prolonged sitting.
Must complete a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening; the company also conducts random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty tests.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing project staff.
Qualified experience as a development manager, design manager, project manager, or design professional.
Membership in DBIA or another industry association is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the project budget from the start of design through design completion.
Monitor costs and savings associated with ongoing design.
Participate in the design process and manage cost input to design.
Provide timely feedback on budget requests from internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in design reviews and lead stakeholder decision meetings.
Manage the change order process during the design phase.
Participate in and support subcontractor purchasing.
Monitor contract and program compliance and develop solutions to maintain compliance.
Develop detailed budgets from conceptual designs for acquisition activities.
Participate in bid submissions and develop RFP and RFQ responses, including providing strategic insights to pursuit strategy.
Manage several direct reports and collaborate with project peers, executive leadership, and staff at other firms.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.