Senior Cost Manager

Senior Cost Manager

Job Category:
Cost Management

Requisition Number: SENIO
001522

Posted:
April 24, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Dallas, TX 75240, USA

Title:

Senior Cost Manager

Reporting to:
Office Director

The Senior Cost Manager is responsible for oversight of cost estimation and adhering to the company’s quality standards and the client’s satisfaction. Employees in this position will interface with clients, consultants, and designers to achieve the project’s goals and ensure that all project activities are consistent with company policy. The Senior Cost Manager should have the ability to identify opportunities within a project that will add value and help successfully accomplish the client’s desired project outcome.

• Review construction plans and specifications during preconstruction to complete quantity take‑offs and prepare estimates for all architectural, structural, and civil scopes from schematic through final design for new construction and renovation projects
• Prepare value engineering, cost option and cost strategy estimates
• Prepare independent post‑contract estimates, including reporting differences in scope, quantities, and pricing from contractor’s estimate
• Work as integral part of the Estimating Team to perform plan and specification analysis, take‑off, and pricing of various types of construction projects
• Act as lead individual for specific projects
• Review estimates prepared by the Estimating Team prior to supervisory final review
• Compile and analyze data on all factors that influence costs, such as material, labor, equipment, and profit margins
• Evaluate cost estimating deliverables prepared by architects and engineers for cost containment
• Acquire and evaluate historical and vendor cost data for the development of cost estimates and price recommendations
• Accurately forecast costs of future projects and changes to existing projects
• Prepare technical evaluations, cost estimating draft reports, memos, and letters and present recommendations to management and client
• Attend client meetings
• Participate in design charrettes and workshops, including presenting estimates to the client and AE team
• Participate in Value Engineering studies, reconciliations, and negotiations with contractors
• Prepare valuations of work‑in‑progress reports from contractor draw requests
• Undertake other cost‑related tasks as directed by supervisor, including review of estimates prepared by others
• Assist with training and mentoring others
• Contribute to team performance by collaboration and effective communication
• Contribute to and understand the client’s desired project outcomes, identify opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes
• Add to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence
• Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required: 4‑year college degree in Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Cost Estimating or equivalent recognized technical qualification
• Minimum Experience required: 5‑10 years’ relevant experience in construction cost estimating of a variety of building types from program, conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document stages of design in elemental and CSI format for all architectural, structural, and civil components of new construction and renovation projects. Some MEP estimating experience preferred. AACE International and/or Certified Cost Professional preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of execution of cost management services; good planning, organization, and communication skills essential. Understanding of technical and non‑technical documents related to cost management services required. Knowledge and use of industry‑estimating software and Microsoft Office software programs

RLB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

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