Senior Cost Manager

Gardiner & Theobald is an independent global consultancy offering a range of services to the construction and property industry, including project, cost, and construction management. We work with clients worldwide, finding solutions that exceed expectations and add value to projects.

Our beginnings can be traced back to London in 1835, when the practice was founded. With 180 years of history and heritage, we are proud to remain an independent consultancy. Gardiner and Theobald Inc., headquartered in New York City, operates across the U.S with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Austin, Dallas, Tampa, Miami, Massachusetts, and Chicago. With a commitment to independence, we have retained our consultancy status while delivering innovative solutions that add substantial value to high-profile projects.

In North America, Gardiner & Theobald Inc. has a proven track record spanning over 25 years and has overseen projects exceeding a combined value of $8 billion.

Gardiner & Theobald is currently looking to add a strategic, driven Senior Cost Manager to our team. In this role, the Senior Cost Manager will play a vital role in managing one or multiple projects to ensure that our clients receive the highest level of care and satisfaction. You will leverage your expertise in the field to solve complex problems and own every aspect of the project lifecycle.

Additionally, this role will actively participate in client meetings and will be responsible for creating and maintaining excellent relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Gardiner & Theobald is actively looking to welcome a Senior Cost Manager to our team. Our ideal candidate:

Has excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of providing a top-notch client experience. Has experience working autonomously while also serving as a mentor to junior staff. Would be considered an expert in their field - highly skilled, efficient, and a master at their craft. Will enhance knowledge and understanding of the construction industry. Has an open mind and continuously looks for ways to increase efficiency and improve processes and procedures.

Is detail-oriented and has a problem-solving mindset. Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Has strong core values and is interested in working for a value-driven organization.

If this sounds like you, and you believe you’d be a good fit, we strongly encourage you to apply!

• Improved quality and efficiency developing documentation development, including:
• Estimates, cost plans, RFP’s, cost reports, cash flows, and value engineering reports and processes
• Manage and perform additional tasks required to successfully deliver a project:
• Lease review, contract review, development, and industry benchmarking
• Help mentor junior staff in the development of documentation
• Manage multiple projects of varying complexity in various stages
• Produce estimates on time with a developed understanding of market rates and overall cost economics that require minimal adjustments, including the ability to manage design
• Ensure projects are brought out on budget
• Demonstrate RICS level 3 competencies consistently across multiple projects for a sustained period

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, finance, or a related field
• 5-7 Years of experience in construction, architecture, engineering, or a related field
• Understanding of RICS Level 3 competencies
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Experience in Microsoft Project is a plus
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

• Attend weekly project meetings on active construction sites

• Drives Results- Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Plans and Aligns- Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organization goals
• Resourcefulness- Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently
• Manages Ambiguity- Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear
• Situational Adaptability- Adapting approach and demeanour in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations