Senior Cost Manager

SLS Consultants • Dallas, TX

19h • Remote

About The Position

SLS Consultants is seeking a remote Senior Cost Manager to drive commercial success across complex construction programs. The role manages commercial operations, contract administration, cost control, risk management, and project financial performance throughout the project lifecycle. The Senior Cost Manager works across multiple projects, provides strategic guidance to clients and project teams on financial performance and contractual matters, and promotes best practices in commercial governance, procurement, and financial controls.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of commercial management, cost management, quantity surveying, or related construction experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Data center experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement, change management, forecasting, and commercial reporting.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with semiconductor, mission-critical, or healthcare projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and cost management activities from preconstruction through project closeout across multiple projects.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost plans, cash flow forecasts, and financial reporting; oversee forecasting, cost control, and change management.
• Manage procurement and tendering activities, including bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and subcontractor recommendations.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, support claims and dispute resolution, and drive value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.
• Serve as the primary commercial lead for clients and project teams, providing strategic guidance on project financial performance and contractual matters.
• Promote best practices in commercial governance, procurement, and financial controls.

What This Job Offers

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