Senior Cost Manager

Linesight • Kansas City, MO

4d • $109,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Linesight is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to work with its project teams and clients on cost management for a project site outside Kansas City. The role involves supporting project delivery through tendering, cost planning, budget control, change management, cost reporting, final accounts, and construction claims. The position requires weekly attendance at the project site, either by being based on or near site or by flying in and out weekly. Interviews are conducted in person or virtually, with video required.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative, culturally diverse consultancy environment, with opportunities to take responsibility, contribute to business strategy, develop professionally, and mentor and lead employees. Linesight describes its culture as open, inclusive, and founded on trusted relationships with teams and clients.

Requirements

• Experience as a Senior Cost Manager; consultancy experience is ideal.
• Data center or mission-critical project experience.
• Experience in pre-contract cost management, budget control, cost planning, and preparing and initiating change forms for discussion with project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of alternative construction materials.
• Chartered status or progress toward chartership.
• A degree or comparable experience in a project management or construction discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships with teams and clients through shared purpose, openness, and collaboration.
• Ability to attend the project site weekly, either by being based on or near site or flying in and out weekly.

Nice To Haves

• Consultancy background.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the tender and bid process, from initial documentation through analysis and reporting.
• Manage the change management process, identifying, analyzing, approving, and implementing changes that affect project cost.
• Analyze tenders and bids to ensure client value for money.
• Assist with preparing and agreeing final accounts, including handling claims to help ensure clients receive best value for work undertaken.
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments.
• Oversee project spending by creating valuations and cost reports, and communicate variations clearly to the team.
• Support nimble project management and clear decision-making through strong cost documentation and timely communication.
• Support transparent settlement of construction disputes and loss and expense claims.
• Mentor and lead employees to foster high performance and growth.

What This Job Offers

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