Senior Cost Manager

Linesight • Charleston, SC

11d • $126,000 - $145,000

About The Position

As a Senior Cost Manager at Linesight, you will work with experienced, culturally diverse teams and contribute to the company’s business strategy. You will take responsibility for your role and career progression, with mentoring and support from industry leaders. The position involves cost management across project tendering, cost planning, change control, reporting, and final accounts, as well as supporting project decisions and dispute resolution. You will mentor and lead employees and build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues. The role requires working 3 to 5 days on a client site. Interviews are conducted in person or virtually, with video required. The stated salary range is $126,000 to $145,000; the actual offer depends on skill set, education, and experience.

Requirements

• Experience as a Senior Cost Manager, ideally in a consultancy environment.
• Experience in pre-contract cost management, budget control, and cost planning.
• Experience 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 personal priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships with teams and clients through shared purpose, openness, and a positive approach.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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