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Cost ManagerPlacement Club • Alameda, CA, United States
Cost Manager

Cost Manager

Placement Club • Alameda, CA, United States
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We are seeking an experienced Cost Manager to support one of the most iconic and technically complex infrastructure projects in the United States. Based in Sausalito, the Cost Manager will be responsible for overseeing cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring financial performance aligns with contractual and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts
  • Monitor project expenditures, commitments, and earned value against approved budgets
  • Prepare and analyze cost reports, variance analyses, and financial dashboards for internal and client reporting
  • Manage change orders, claims, and cost impacts in coordination with project controls, engineering, and construction teams
  • Support procurement and subcontractor cost management, including bid evaluations and payment reviews
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements, owner reporting standards, and internal cost control procedures
  • Participate in project meetings to provide cost insights, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies
  • Assist in audits, financial reviews, and closeout activities
  • Collaborate closely with scheduling, risk, and project management teams to align cost and schedule data

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in cost management or project controls on large-scale infrastructure or heavy civil projects
  • Proven experience managing costs on complex, multi-year public works projects (bridge or retrofit experience strongly preferred)
  • Strong understanding of cost forecasting, earned value management, and change management
  • Proficiency with project controls and cost management software (e.g., Primavera, EcoSys, SAP, or similar)
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work onsite in Sausalito and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working on seismic retrofit, bridge, or transportation infrastructure projects
  • Familiarity with public agency reporting requirements and alternative delivery methods
  • Professional certifications such as CCM, PMP, or MRICS
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