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Cost Controls Manager

Cost Controls Manager

Luster NationalSan Francisco, CA, US
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Sr. Cost Engineer

Sr. Cost Engineer

Currie & BrownSan Francisco
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Cost Estimator

Cost Estimator

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Project Cost Control

Project Cost Control

Mentor Technical GroupSan Francisco, CA, US
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Mentor Technical Group Job Post.Mentor Technical Group (MTG) provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical support and solutions for the FDA-regulated industry. As a world leader in life science e...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_30]
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Lead Cost Analyst / Cost Engineering Manager

Lead Cost Analyst / Cost Engineering Manager

Planet Labs PBCSan Francisco, CA, United States
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Lead Cost Analyst / Cost Engineering Manager

Lead Cost Analyst / Cost Engineering Manager

Planet LabsSan Francisco, CA, US
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Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant

Century GroupAlameda, CA, United States
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Cost Estimator

Cost Estimator

JLLOakland, CA, United States
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JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology f...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours]
Lead Cost Analyst Cost Engineering Manager

Lead Cost Analyst Cost Engineering Manager

PlanetSan Francisco, California, USA
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Cloud Capacity Engineer – Compute & Cost Optimization

Cloud Capacity Engineer – Compute & Cost Optimization

Menlo VenturesSan Francisco, CA, United States
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Anthropic is seeking a Capacity Engineer to optimize and manage our cloud infrastructure.This role requires collaboration with engineering, finance, and executive teams to enhance efficiency and en...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
Cost Controls Manager

Cost Controls Manager

CrusoeSan Francisco, CA, US
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Senior Cost Manager

LineSight IncSan Francisco, CA, United States
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Construction Cost Estimator

Construction Cost Estimator

Crusoe Energy Systems LLCSan Francisco, CA, United States
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Apple Inc.San Francisco, CA, United States
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Cost Accounting DSS Analyst

Cost Accounting DSS Analyst

University of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA, United States
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Cost Estimator

Cost Estimator

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Cost Manager

Cost Manager

Rider Levett BucknallSan Francisco, CA, United States
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Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Turner & TownsendSan Francisco, CA, US
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Cost Controls Manager

Cost Controls Manager

Luster NationalSan Francisco, CA, US
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Cost Controls Manager

We're seeking Cost Controls Managers to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programsincluding highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and airport projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. These roles require close collaboration with project teams to monitor financial performance, maintain budget discipline, and drive cost efficiencyultimately supporting the on-time, on-budget delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

This posting is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. This posting targets the greater San Francisco Bay Area, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain integrated cost-management plansbudget baselines, work-package structures, coding standards, and change-control workflows.
  • Produce rolling forecasts, cash-flow curves, and earned-value metrics; highlight variances and recommend corrective actions.
  • Coordinate with project controls, scheduling, estimating, and legal teams to quantify impacts, ensure alignment among cost, schedule, and risk registers, and recommend commercial risk mitigation actions.
  • Lead monthly cost reviews with owner leadership, prepping dashboards, trend analyses, and scenario models.
  • Validate contractor cost reports, payment applications, and contingency drawdowns against contract requirements and progress data.
  • Support funding agency reporting (e.g., FTA, FRA, FAA, etc.) and external audits; ensure audit trails meet federal and state compliance standards.
  • Champion continuous improvement by standardizing templates, automating data pipelines, and mentoring project staff in cost-control best practices.
  • Contribute to claims defense and forensic analyses by supplying time-phased cost data and change order histories.

Attributes

  • Sharp analytical thinker who turns raw data into concise, persuasive narratives for executive audiences.
  • Detail-oriented guardian of fiscal discipline who sees the "big picture" of scope, schedule, and commercial risk.
  • Collaborative, low-ego communicator who is comfortable guiding multidiscipline teams.
  • Adaptable mindset suited to fast-moving, politically visible mega projects.
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, finance, business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 10+ years of hands-on cost management or program controls experience on large (>
  • $500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects.

  • Experience with alternative delivery methods (e.g., DB, CM / GC, P3) and associated risk-allocation mechanisms.
  • Demonstrated success building and managing detailed budgets, change-order logs, and cost forecasts.
  • Proficiency in financial modeling and reporting.
  • Experience interfacing with industry standard scheduling systems, cost systems, and contract platforms to ensure alignment (e.g., Primavera P6, PMWeb, Prism, Aconex, Unifier, e-Builder, etc.).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite / Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or business.
  • Active professional certifications such as CCM (CMAA), MRICS / FRICS (RICS), PMP (PMI), or CCA (AACE).
  • Experience with large (>
  • $500M), complex, heavy-civil highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and / or airport projects.

  • Prior experience overseeing cost controls on programs exceeding $1 billion.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.
  • Compensation Details

    The salary range listed for this role is $120k-$190k / year ($57-$91 / hour). The final salary offered will be based on multiple factors and thoughtfully aligned with each candidate's level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications / licenses that have been obtained, geographic location, etc.

    Benefits We Offer

  • Unlimited flexible time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
  • 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
  • Formal career planning and development program
  • $2,500 annually toward professional development
  • Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
  • Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
  • Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
  • Free personal financial planning services
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discounts
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer.