Cost Manager

Cumming Group•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless! We are currently looking for a Cost Manager to Senior Cost Manager team member to add to our growing team in Wilson, NC. This role has a strong focus on conceptual estimating as you will be involved in a variety of projects currently in the very early design phases. This is a client facing role in a fast-paced environment where you will have the opportunity to make an impact on state of the art projects and as well as provide direction and oversight of more junior level team members. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a role where you will be exposed to a variety of project sectors and continue to grow your career. Develop budget estimates by performing accurate quantity take offs using plans and specifications, or conceptual information. Review, interpret and define the scope of assigned work as described in the project documents. Build up unit costs based on understanding of labor and material rate structures. Understand local market conditions and solicit feedback where applicable. Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor and client relationships. Prepare and deliver summary analysis for assigned scope of work. Understand basic contractual arrangements and delivery methods. Evaluate change orders and peer review of estimates. Assist with the continuous cost management process. Develop and implement risk and value management exercises on projects. Participate in local industry events. Knowledge & Skills Required: Utilize effective written and oral communication skills. Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals. Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values. Hold self accountable to individual and team goals. Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients. Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients. Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression. Demonstrate technical knowledge of the construction industry and the ability to use cost-estimating methods. Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours; possibly work weekends or evenings. Demonstrate a high degree of creativity and latitude. Perform work tasks by receiving direction and then working independently with an interest in quickly learning and applying new skills and abilities. Apply knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the construction field. Ability to effectively integrate with other departments. Ability to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information. Possess a working knowledge of Cumming's tools, systems, and procedures. Demonstrate understanding of cost management fundamentals. Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to company. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently. Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment. Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Requirements

Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.
Demonstrate technical knowledge of the construction industry and the ability to use cost-estimating methods.
Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours; possibly work weekends or evenings.
Demonstrate a high degree of creativity and latitude.
Perform work tasks by receiving direction and then working independently with an interest in quickly learning and applying new skills and abilities.
Apply knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the construction field.
Ability to effectively integrate with other departments.
Ability to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information.
Possess a working knowledge of Cumming's tools, systems, and procedures.
Demonstrate understanding of cost management fundamentals.
Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to company.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently.
Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment.
Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

Education: BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field
Experience: more than 2 years experience post receiving undergraduate degree working in related field
Preferred Certification: Working towards Professional Certification – MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent

Responsibilities

Develop budget estimates by performing accurate quantity take offs using plans and specifications, or conceptual information.
Review, interpret and define the scope of assigned work as described in the project documents.
Build up unit costs based on understanding of labor and material rate structures.
Understand local market conditions and solicit feedback where applicable.
Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor and client relationships.
Prepare and deliver summary analysis for assigned scope of work.
Understand basic contractual arrangements and delivery methods.
Evaluate change orders and peer review of estimates.
Assist with the continuous cost management process.
Develop and implement risk and value management exercises on projects.
Participate in local industry events.