Construction Cost Manager

Clark Construction Group•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Clark is seeking Construction Cost Managers to serve as integral members of construction project teams delivering complex design-build projects nationwide. The Cost Manager is the primary team lead for project budgets and costs through the design development phase, working with project stakeholders and supporting design, purchasing, compliance, and pursuit activities. This active, hands-on role involves significant time on construction sites and some time in an office. Site conditions may include varied weather, moderate to loud noise, uneven terrain, elevated or confined work areas, stairs, ladders, hoists, and moving mechanical equipment. Office work may involve prolonged sitting for computer work, document review, and meetings. Employees are expected to follow Clark Construction safety policies and applicable laws. The role operates in a demanding, high-performance environment and requires flexibility to work extended hours, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines. Employees may need to monitor and respond to communications outside regular working hours for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening is required, and random quarterly screenings are conducted.

Requirements

5–7 years of experience working within a design-build environment.
At least 2 years of experience managing a project budget or developing cost models within a preconstruction environment.
Strong interest in construction general contracting and the design-build delivery process.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to manage several direct reports.
Ability to motivate and collaborate with peers working at other firms.
Ability to work with executive leadership.
Knowledge of cost management principles and practices.
Knowledge of integrated design and construction schedules and effective organization of design.
Knowledge of collaborative design review processes.
Knowledge of and ability to execute successful Design-Build projects.
Ability to participate in pursuit efforts for design-build projects.
Self-motivation and ability to independently manage work priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to develop and maintain a collaborative and creative work environment.
Ability to work on active job sites, including navigating uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; bending, kneeling, reaching, and frequently lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and visual acuity to read plans and inspect work.
Ability to work in varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
Flexibility to work extended hours and respond to communications outside regular hours when required by business needs.
Must complete a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and comply with random quarterly screenings.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing project staff is preferred.
Qualified experience may include work 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, including managing 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 through the design phase of work.
Participate with and support subcontractor purchasing.
Monitor and develop solutions for maintaining contract and program compliance.
Develop detailed budgets from conceptual designs as part of 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 peers at other firms and executive leadership.
Independently manage work priorities and help maintain a collaborative and creative work environment.