Construction Cost Manager

1w1 week ago

Hoffman Construction Company

Amarillo, US · Full-time · $100,000 – $155,000

About this role

The Construction Cost Manager works within the Project Controls / Cost Management function, reporting directly to the Project Director and/or Senior Project Manager. Responsible for overall project cost management, including job cost reporting setup, monthly forecasting (EAC), change management, and leading 5-10 Cost Engineers. This fully onsite role at the jobsite near Childress, Texas, maintains construction pace through timely subcontractor approvals.

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

Leads change order management, validating scope, pricing, and compliance while reviewing subcontractor proposals. Prepares monthly forecasts identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, partnering with Project Managers on recovery plans. Manages contingency usage and cost risk mitigation recommendations.

Serves as primary cost interface with clients, owners, subcontractors, and internal leadership during reviews. Provides direct oversight to Cost Engineers on reports, takeoffs, and procedures. Supports project closeout with 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 validation and subcontractor proposal review
Background in tracking costs by bid package, field order, and change categories
Skills in managing contingencies, allowances, and cost risk mitigation
Familiarity with job cost reconciliation across project control tools
Ability to lead and oversee Cost Engineers in standardized procedures
Experience interfacing with clients, owners, and subcontractors on cost matters

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 for accuracy and alignment
Work directly with subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to validate pricing and resolve issues
Provide oversight and direction to Cost Engineers, reviewing reports and ensuring standardized procedures
Serve as primary externally facing cost representative to clients and owners