Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor

Linesight • Dallas, TX

4d • $84,000 - $112,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Cost Manager at Linesight, you will work with experienced, culturally diverse teams in a collaborative environment. You will take responsibility for your role and career progression while building trusted relationships with colleagues and clients. Linesight is a global project and cost management consultancy delivering major projects in innovative sectors, with a focus on creating a more sustainable built environment. The company describes its culture as open, with a flat structure and an emphasis on care, respect, and empathy.

This is a hybrid role with three days onsite and two days remote. The salary range is $84,000 to $112,000 USD, with the actual offer dependent on experience, skill set, and education. Interviews are conducted in person or virtually, with video required. The role may require short periods of travel to meet clients, partners, and team members.

Requirements

• Experience in pre- and post-contract cost management on varied projects.
• A degree or comparable experience in a cost management or construction discipline.
• Ability to manage personal priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel for short periods to meet clients, partners, and team members.
• Ability to build strong relationships with teams and clients through a shared purpose and open communication.

Responsibilities

• Support transparent settlement of construction disputes and loss-and-expense claims.
• Resolve commercial matters, change orders, and contract issues quickly and fairly.
• Assist with preparing and agreeing final accounts, including handling claims, to help ensure clients receive best value from completed work.
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments.
• Support nimble project management and clear decision-making through excellent cost documentation and timely communication.
• Participate in the tender and bid process, from initial documentation through analysis and reporting.
• Oversee project spending by preparing valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed