Cost Management Team - Various Roles

Gardiner and Theobald LLP•New York, NY

About The Position

Gardiner & Theobald is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cost Management professional to join our growing team. This role may be filled at the Associate Director, Senior Associate Director, or Director level, depending on experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in managing cost management services across a diverse portfolio of projects, including office interiors, hospitality, and residential developments. This position combines hands-on project delivery with team leadership, client relationship management, and business development responsibilities. The ideal candidate is a driven, strategic, and collaborative professional with a strong background in cost management and project delivery within the built environment. They bring a proven ability to manage complex projects, build trusted client relationships, and lead teams with confidence and integrity. They are comfortable balancing big-picture strategy with hands-on execution and thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This individual demonstrates sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving projects and business needs. At every level, the successful candidate: Takes ownership of their work and delivers consistently high-quality results Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and colleagues Communicates clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and sound commercial awareness Leads by example and contributes positively to team culture Shows a commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement At the Associate Director level, the candidate is developing leadership capabilities, managing projects independently, and supporting team and business development efforts. At the Senior Associate Director level, the candidate demonstrates advanced leadership, oversees complex projects and teams, and plays an active role in growing client relationships and business opportunities. At the Director level, the candidate is a strategic leader and trusted advisor who drives business growth, mentors senior staff, shapes operational excellence, and contributes to the long-term vision and success of the firm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, finance, or a related field
8–10+ years of relevant industry experience (level dependent)
2–5+ years of team leadership experience (level dependent)
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project experience preferred
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

RICS certification preferred for senior-level candidates

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of multiple projects of varying size and complexity
Own project budgets, cost plans, forecasting, and reporting
Oversee day-to-day project delivery and ensure high-quality outputs
Manage multiple projects simultaneously with autonomy and accountability
Prepare and present reports, cost plans, and recommendations to clients
Support lease reviews, contracts, and consultant coordination
Lead, mentor, and develop junior and mid-level team members
Delegate effectively while maintaining oversight of project outcomes
Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and staff development
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Act as a trusted advisor to clients and project stakeholders
Lead client meetings and presentations
Support or lead business development efforts, including proposals and interviews
Identify opportunities for repeat business and expanded services
Manage commercial aspects of projects, including fee tracking, forecasting, and additional services
Support or lead business planning, process improvements, and internal initiatives
Contribute to leadership development and firm-wide best practices
Representing G&T professionally in the market and industry