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!

The Senior Cost Manager demonstrates expertise by preparing deliverables such as estimates for assigned projects of all sizes and complexity during the various stages of design from conceptual through to construction documents, procurement advice, controls or construction administration advice during construction. The Senior Cost Manager will be able to lead client relationships with minimal supervision and understand and deliver client proposals to meet company profitability targets. This role will support a software technology client on a variety of capital improvement projects in the Santa Monica area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Review, interpret and accurately estimate the scope of assigned work as described in the project documents. Develop and nurture sub-contractor, vendor, and client relationships. Lead client accounts. Review and comment on contracts and participate in contract negotiation. Prepare sub-contractor analysis sheets for assigned scope of work. Evaluate changes and subcontractor change order estimates and provide expertise in all phases of construction work. Perform Continuous Cost Management. Manage contract administration at the project level. Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base. Develop and nurture client relationships to ensure client satisfaction. Support senior management by providing needed reports and responding to inquiries for information. Mentor associate level cost and commercial managers. Prepare project plans.Other duties as assigned.Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

Minimum of 7 years of experience of Cost Management  Extensive work experience in cost management, with a focus on corporate accounts and interior work. Geographical experience across multiple markets  Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace products and industry-standard project management tools like Procore for Owners. Proficiency in using estimating software such as CostX or Procore Estimating 

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: BS in Construction, Cost Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field 

Experience: 7+ years in Cost Management or Quantity Surveying with professional accreditation

Preferred Certification:  Professional accreditation – MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent

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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, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

 

The salary range for this full-time role is $120,200.00-$160,266.69 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

MedicalDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k)401(k) MatchingPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysShort and long-term disabilityEmployee Assistance Program