Senior Cost Manager

Cumming Group•San Diego, CA

5d•$115,100 - $153,500•Onsite

About The Position

Cumming Group is hiring a Senior Cost Manager for its San Diego, California office. The role is heavily focused on preconstruction estimating and offers work with clients across different sectors. The Senior Cost Manager estimates and manages project costs, supports contract administration and negotiations, leads client accounts, and develops relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors. The position also contributes to business development, prepares project plans and reports, and mentors associate-level cost and commercial managers. Attendance is required during normal business hours.

Requirements

Professional qualification relative to the job role.
Strong research skills and ability to identify relevant data.
Ability to analyze, compare, and interpret detailed, sometimes poorly defined information.
Understanding of construction technology, construction economics, construction delivery methods, local tax and insurance requirements affecting construction costs, and general conditions and requirements.
Understanding of local construction law, applicable measurement methods, and parametric, top-down, and bottom-up estimating approaches.
Ability to communicate responsively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to manage assigned projects beyond completing individual tasks.
Ability to collaborate and integrate effectively with other departments and team members.
Ability to build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients and to contribute to organizational and team goals.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Construction, Cost Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
Five to eight years of experience in Cost Management or Quantity Surveying with professional accreditation.
Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE, or equivalent.
Exposure to industry events and functions and experience developing a network of key AEC professionals in the market.

Responsibilities

Review project documents and accurately estimate the scope of assigned work.
Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Lead client accounts and support client satisfaction.
Review and comment on contracts and participate in contract negotiations.
Prepare subcontractor analysis sheets for assigned scopes of work.
Evaluate changes and subcontractor change-order estimates, and provide expertise across construction phases.
Perform continuous cost management.
Manage project-level contract administration.
Partner with management to develop new customers and grow existing customer relationships.
Support senior management by preparing reports and responding to information requests.
Mentor associate-level cost and commercial managers.
Prepare project plans.
Attend work during normal business hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.