Senior Cost Manager
About The Position
As a Senior Cost Manager at Linesight, you will work with experienced, culturally diverse teams and contribute to a shared sense of achievement. The role offers opportunities to take responsibility, develop your skills and career, receive mentorship from industry leaders, and contribute to Linesight’s business strategy. Building lasting, trusted relationships with colleagues and clients is central to the position. You will support cost management across construction projects, including tendering and bidding, change management, cost planning, project valuations and reporting, final accounts, and construction claims or disputes. You will provide clear cost documentation and timely communication to support project decisions, and mentor and lead employees. The role requires working onsite three days per week in Lithia Springs. The salary range is $126,000 to $145,000, with the actual offer dependent on skill set, education, and experience. Interviews are conducted in person or virtually, with video required.
Requirements
- Experience as a Senior Cost Manager, ideally in a consultancy.
- 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 completing 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 a shared purpose and openness.
Nice To Haves
- Consultancy background.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the tender and bid process, from initial documentation through analysis and reporting.
- Manage change processes by identifying, analyzing, approving, and implementing changes that affect project costs.
- Analyze tenders and bids to ensure client value for money.
- Assist with preparing and agreeing final accounts, including handling claims to secure best value for the client.
- Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments.
- Oversee project spending by preparing valuations and cost reports, and communicate variations to the team.
- Provide clear cost documentation and timely communication to support project management and decision-making.
- Support the transparent settlement of construction disputes and loss-and-expense claims.
- Mentor and lead employees to foster performance and growth.
Benefits
- Mentorship and support from industry leaders.
- Opportunities for career progression and skill development.
- Opportunity to contribute to business strategy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
