Cost Manager

Zachry Group • Anderson, SC

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About The Position

The Cost Manager manages and executes the cost control function for an assigned project. The role ensures accurate budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and system data integrity to support project decision-making and financial performance. It works with project stakeholders and leadership to communicate project health, analyze cost trends, and apply standardized reporting methods.

The position supports cost accountability across the project team and aligns cost controls with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) practices, planning and scheduling, progress measurement, estimate development, and contract commercial terms. The role also supports team coordination and project deliverables.

The work is primarily in a general office environment, with occasional exposure to construction site conditions. The position requires frequent use of office equipment and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. The employee must be willing and able to relocate to a project location anywhere within the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of industry experience, or 10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in scheduling or project controls.
• Advanced knowledge of CPM scheduling and earned value reporting.
• Proficiency in scheduling software, including Primavera and Oracle, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be willing and able to relocate to a project location anywhere within the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Acumen Fuse.
• Work Packaging Software.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain system accuracy and data integrity across cost systems.
• Perform analytics, including Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Earned Value Management, forecasting, and scenario evaluation.
• Generate standard cost reports for project stakeholders.
• Develop ad hoc reports to support project decision-making.
• Conduct contract and commercial analysis to assess financial impacts.
• Lead or participate in meetings with Project Management Teams to communicate cost performance.
• Support the development and refinement of reporting to reflect project health.
• Communicate project status using standardized tools and methods.
• Apply historical and current project trends to inform cost-related decisions.
• Identify and implement cost control measures that promote accountability across the project team.
• Support team coordination and task execution to meet project deliverables.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Other ancillary benefits through Zachry’s Total Employee Rewards Program.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Company-provided paid time off and holidays, in accordance with company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior