Cost Manager

Cumming Group•Edgerton, KS

11d•$93,000 - $154,400

About The Position

Cumming Group is seeking a Cost Manager to join its team on a data center construction project. The role supports and manages project costs throughout the construction lifecycle. Experience in data center or mission-critical construction is preferred but not required. The Cost Manager prepares and maintains cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, reports, and project cost plans; reviews subcontractor proposals and change orders; monitors costs and risks; and supports contract administration, commercial management, change management, and cost reconciliation. The position works collaboratively with clients, contractors, vendors, stakeholders, and internal project teams to provide accurate, timely cost information. This is a full-time role with a stated annual base salary range of $93,000.00–$154,400.03. Cumming Group describes itself as a project and cost management consultancy with over 70 offices globally and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth. The company states that employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics and in compliance with applicable equal opportunity laws.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
3–5+ years of experience in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, or a related construction discipline.
Strong understanding of construction costs, estimating methodologies, construction delivery, and project lifecycle management.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
Understanding of change order management, contract administration, and construction measurement methods.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex project information.
Effective communication and relationship-building skills with clients, contractors, and cross-functional project teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
Strong attention to detail, accountability, and collaborative working style.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data center or mission-critical construction projects.
Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Review, interpret, and accurately estimate assigned scopes of work based on project documents.
Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and project stakeholders.
Prepare cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and other cost management reports.
Prepare subcontractor analysis and bid comparison sheets for assigned scopes of work.
Review and evaluate subcontractor proposals, change orders, and cost impacts.
Perform continuous cost management throughout all phases of construction.
Support contract administration and commercial management activities at the project level.
Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, forecasts, and potential cost risks.
Assist with change management, cost reconciliation, and project reporting.
Provide accurate and timely cost information to clients and project teams.
Work collaboratively with project management, estimating, and commercial teams.
Support the preparation and maintenance of project cost plans and related documentation.