Construction Cost Manager

1w1 week ago

Hoffman Construction Company

Lake Oswego, US · Full-time · $95,000 – $140,000

About this role

The Construction Cost Manager works within the Project Controls and Cost Management function, reporting directly to the Project Director or Senior Project Manager. This role handles overall project cost management, including job cost reporting setup, monthly forecasting, change management, and leading 5-10 Cost Engineers. It requires fully in-office or jobsite presence.

Day-to-day involves establishing project job cost reports with budgets, commitments, forecasts, contingencies, and actual costs. Oversee monthly cost report preparation, review, and reconciliation for accuracy across tools. Track costs by bid package, field order, and client-defined change categories.

Serves as primary cost interface with clients, owners, subcontractors, and internal leadership. Works directly with subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to validate pricing and resolve issues. Maintains pace of construction by timely proposal validation and approval.

Leads team of Cost Engineers with oversight on reports, takeoffs, and procedures. Partners with Project Managers on forecasts, recovery plans, and contingency management. Supports project closeout through final reconciliations and subcontract closeouts.

Requirements

Experience in construction project cost management and reporting
Proficiency in monthly forecasting (EAC) and cost trend analysis
Knowledge of change order processes and subcontractor proposal validation
Ability to track costs by bid package, field order, and change categories
Familiarity with contingency management and cost risk mitigation
Leadership skills for overseeing Cost Engineers
Understanding of construction contracts and subcontract management

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain project job cost reports, including budgets, commitments, forecasts (EAC), contingencies, allowances, yet-to-buys, and actual costs
Oversee monthly cost report preparation, review, and reconciliation prior to distribution
Prepare and manage monthly project forecasts (EAC), identifying cost trends, risks, and opportunities
Lead change order management and validation, including scope review, pricing validation, and contractual compliance
Review and approve subcontractor change proposals, ensuring accuracy and alignment
Serve as primary externally facing cost representative to clients and owners
Provide oversight and direction to Cost Engineers, reviewing reports and authorization packages
Support project closeout activities, including final cost reconciliation and subcontract closeout