Director of Cost Management

Jabs Group is growing, and we’re looking to add a Director / Head of Cost Management – New York to our team.

This is a senior leadership role for an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor who can help lead and grow Jabs Group’s New York cost management platform across luxury retail, hospitality, and high‑end residential projects
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The ideal candidate has strong technical cost management experience, understands the NYC construction market, and is ready to take on a leadership role within a growing boutique firm.

This position is remote/hybrid, but candidates must be based in or near New York City and be available to be on‑site as needed during active project phases.

• Lead cost management for major New York projects from early budgeting through closeout
• Oversee pre‑contract cost planning, elemental estimates, and design‑stage budgets
• Lead post‑contract cost control, change management, forecasting, and commercial reporting
• Manage bid leveling, trade analysis, procurement support, and subcontractor negotiations
• Review monthly cost reports, cash flows, draws, change orders, and financial updates
• Work directly with owners, architects, designers, contractors, and senior client teams
• Help establish Jabs Group’s NYC cost management systems, standards, and reporting processes
• Support and mentor future cost managers and project teams as the NYC office grows
• Play a key role in building the New York cost management division

• Luxury flagship retail projects
• High‑end hospitality, restaurant, and lifestyle projects
• Complex tenant improvement and landlord‑coordinated scopes
• Custom millwork, specialty finishes, storefronts, lighting, MEP systems, kitchen equipment, furniture and bespoke detailing
• Projects that require precision, strong cost discipline, and senior‑level communication

• 7–12+ years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management
• Strong background in high‑end retail, hospitality, luxury interiors, or complex commercial projects
• Deep understanding of the NYC construction market
• Experience leading estimates, budgets, change orders, procurement, and cost reports
• Familiarity with RICS methodologies and reporting standards
• MRICS or actively working toward APC preferred
• Strong Excel, Bluebeam, OST, or similar takeoff / cost management skills
• Clear, confident communicator who can work directly with clients and senior project stakeholders
• Someone entrepreneurial who wants to help build a team, not just fill a role

$175,000–$250,000 total compensation range, depending on experience, plus bonus and RICS/APC support.