Senior Cost Manager - Commercial Construction

About the Role

The Senior Cost Manager will support commercial real‑estate and corporate‑interiors projects, focusing on tenant improvements, office fit‑outs and capital projects. The role requires on‑site/office presence Monday to Friday and expects a detail‑oriented, client‑focused professional capable of delivering high‑quality cost management throughout the project lifecycle. • Advise clients on procurement strategies and vendor selection. • Manage prequalification, bid leveling, and final recommendations. • Lead bid interviews and oversee the appointment process. • Develop and present project estimates covering construction, fees, direct work, and other costs. • Review and challenge vendor estimates using benchmark data and market intelligence. • Present value engineering options and risk assessments to clients. • Administer live construction contracts and manage change order procedures, including client sign‑off. • Review contractor measured quantities and validate cost accuracy. • Oversee cost reporting and forecasting, including budget tracking, variance analysis, and spend projections. • Establish and maintain reporting schedules and commercial risk registers. • Review and process contractor pay applications, manage invoicing workflows, and monitor cash flow. • Evaluate and negotiate change orders, liaising with project managers to assess contractor entitlements. • Support dispute prevention and resolution related to payment requisitions and contractual issues. • Benchmark performance against other successful commissions. • Manage final account close‑out, including audits, vendor settlements, and post‑contract reviews. • Document lessons learned and contribute to internal training materials. • Develop procedures for project handover and close‑out. • Utilize tools such as Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, cost estimating software, and take‑off platforms. • Perform SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸bid management
• ▸cost estimating
• ▸value engineering
• ▸contract admin
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸change orders

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. • Minimum 7 years of cost management experience, preferably in commercial real estate or corporate interiors. • Experience on medium to large‑scale construction projects. • Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement routes, and cost control processes. • Proficiency with cost estimating and take‑off software. • Excellent communication and client‑facing skills. • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is valuable. • Consultancy experience strongly preferred. • Solid knowledge of value management and engineering practices.

Requirements

• ▸construction degree
• ▸cost management
• ▸large projects
• ▸estimating software
• ▸rics
• ▸communication

Work Environment

Office Full-Time