Manager, Cost

LA28 (Web) • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $88,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Cost will build the cost management discipline for LA28’s venue program and help keep it financially sound for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Within Venue Infrastructure, this role owns budgets, cash flow forecasts, and change control across a cluster of venues, working with Venue Managers, Directors, Venue Delivery teams, and Finance. The role establishes how venue costs are estimated, monitored, and reported, and turns contracts, invoices, and change requests into accurate, decision-ready financial information.

The position is based onsite at LA28’s Downtown Los Angeles office. Most work takes place in an office setting and involves extended use of computers, phones, and other office equipment in an open-floorplan environment. Working hours may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, particularly during peak event periods. The role may evolve and include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

The annual base salary range is $88,000–$115,000, with final compensation determined based on individual qualifications, experience, and other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational needs and applicable law.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in project cost management or finance, including budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and cost reporting.
• A bachelor’s degree, or 7 years of equivalent experience in project cost management or finance for infrastructure or capital programs.
• Experience with infrastructure projects and/or sport and events delivery, managing costs across multiple contracts, partners, and stakeholders.
• Expert knowledge of reporting tools such as Excel, Tableau, and Power BI to build clear, accurate financial reports.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder skills, including working with key stakeholders to ensure accurate pricing of changes within contractual terms.
• Ability to work onsite at the Downtown Los Angeles office.
• Ability to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment and use computers, phones, and other office equipment for extended periods.
• Availability for variable hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.

Nice To Haves

• Construction industry experience, considered highly desirable.
• Project management experience supporting cost control and program delivery.
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage budgets and program budget categories across several venues in a sport cluster, in collaboration with Venue Managers and Directors.
• Forecast cash flows and prepare financial reporting with Finance, categorizing costs by agreed groups such as commodities, partners, and sports.
• Review and reconcile invoices against contract terms and purchase orders in partnership with Venue Delivery teams.
• Prepare, validate, and cost change requests and financial change orders, ensuring changes are priced accurately within contractual terms.
• Evaluate financial submissions for Requests for Proposal (RFPs), prepare pre-tender estimates, and provide accurate budgets to support procurement.
• Perform other duties as required, including potentially taking on operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Benefits

• Career-defining exposure across venue infrastructure, finance, procurement, and delivery teams.
• Transferable expertise in cost management, forecasting, and change control on a global stage.
• A collaborative, high-trust team where teammates share success and support one another.

What This Job Offers

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