Cost Manager

Overview

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double‑digit year‑over‑year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are currently looking for a Cost Manager to join the Senior Cost Manager team in Wilson, NC. This role has a strong focus on conceptual estimating as you will be involved in a variety of projects that are in the very early design phases. This is a client‑facing role in a fast‑paced environment where you will have the opportunity to make an impact on state‑of‑the‑art projects and to provide direction and oversight of more junior team members.

• Develop budget estimates by performing accurate quantity take‑offs using plans and specifications, or conceptual information.
• Review, interpret and define the scope of assigned work as described in the project documents.
• Build up unit costs based on understanding of labor and material rate structures.
• Understand local market conditions and solicit feedback where applicable.
• Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor and client relationships.
• Prepare and deliver summary analysis for assigned scope of work.
• Understand basic contractual arrangements and delivery methods.
• Evaluate change orders and peer‑review estimates.
• Assist with the continuous cost‑management process.
• Develop and implement risk and value‑management exercises on projects.
• Participate in local industry events.

• Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
• Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
• Deliver quality work product by role‑modeling organizational core values.
• Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
• Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
• Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
• Proactively participate in self‑development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at the current role and prepare for career progression.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of the construction industry and the ability to use cost‑estimating methods.
• Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours; possibly work weekends or evenings.
• Demonstrate a high degree of creativity and latitude.
• Perform work tasks by receiving direction and then working independently with an interest in quickly learning and applying new skills and abilities.
• Apply knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the construction field.
• Ability to effectively integrate with other departments.
• Ability to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information.
• Possess a working knowledge of Cumming's tools, systems, and procedures.
• Demonstrate understanding of cost‑management fundamentals.
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and work efficiently.
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing work environment.
• Rely on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Education:

BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.

Experience:

more than 2 years experience post‑receiving undergraduate degree working in related field.

Preferred Certification:
Working toward Professional Certification – MRICS, Assoc

RICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation,…