Cost Manager

Zachry Brands•Wheatfield, IN

11d

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading and managing the cost control function across projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to support informed decision-making. The position requires strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills to collaborate with project stakeholders and influence positive outcomes. The Cost Manager/Senior Cost Manager will oversee the development and maintenance of cost reports, analyze trends, and provide actionable insights to project leadership. Responsibilities include implementing cost control measures, guiding teams in cost accountability, and ensuring compliance with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) practices, planning and scheduling, progress measurement, estimate development, and contract commercial terms. PRIMARY POSITION OBJECTIVE To lead and manage the cost control function for major projects by: Ensuring accurate and timely cost reporting and forecasting. Guiding project leadership with a cost-focused mindset. Communicating project health effectively using standardized tools and methods. Applying historical and current project trends to influence decision-making. Maintaining data integrity and system accuracy. Supporting contract and commercial analysis to optimize project financial performance

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Over 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
Supervises 2+ team members.
Acts as a Work Leader and Supervisor, assigning tasks and overseeing performance.
Participates in hiring, performance evaluations, and salary reviews.
Accuracy and data integrity
Oral and written communication
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Report writing and scenario evaluation
Use of statistical software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
Familiarity with project management tools (P6, CMIS, Contract Manager, ConstructSim)
Must be willing and able to relocate to a project location anywhere within the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university, or Master's degree (M.A.) with exposure to advanced statistical analysis and construction management practices.
Over 7 to 10 years of experience in cost management within engineering, procurement, and construction environments.

Responsibilities

Maintain system accuracy and ensure data integrity.
Perform analytics including, Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Earned Value Management, Forecasting, Scenario evaluation
Generate standard cost reports for project stakeholders.
Create ad hoc reports to support project decision-making.
Conduct contract and commercial analysis to assess financial impacts.
Lead and facilitate meetings with Project Management Teams & Executive Leadership
Guide the cost team in developing and adjusting reports that reflect project health.
Communicate project status effectively using standardized tools and methods
Apply historical and current project trends to influence cost-related decisions.
Delegate tasks efficiently and identify team needs proactively.
Ensure professional execution of cost management responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle.