Senior Cost Manager

Linesight • Reno, NV

4d • $126,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

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 industry experience, mentorship and support from industry leaders, opportunities to develop your skills and career, and involvement in business strategy. Linesight emphasizes lasting relationships with both teams and clients.

You will manage cost-related aspects of construction projects, including tendering, cost planning, change management, valuations, reporting, final accounts, and claims. You will also mentor and lead employees. This role requires working onsite five days per week. Interviews are conducted in person or virtually, with video required. The salary range is $126,000 to $145,000, with the actual offer dependent on skill set, education, and experience.

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 working toward chartered status.
• A degree or comparable experience in a project management or construction discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage personal priorities and deadlines.
• 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 the change management process by 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 ensure the client gets best value from work undertaken.
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments.
• Oversee project spending by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to the team.
• Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost documentation and timely communication.
• Support settlement of construction disputes and loss and expense claims transparently.
• Mentor and lead employees to foster high performance and growth.

What This Job Offers

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