Cost Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and breakdown comprehensive cost plans for process piping and heavy industrial projects from conceptual stage through to completion.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, including material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs, with a focus on specialized process piping systems and industrial equipment.

• Conduct value engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising project quality or functionality.

• Analyze and report on cost variances, providing actionable insights to project stakeholders.

• Manage change orders, assessing their impact on project budgets and negotiating with contractors and suppliers.

• Develop and maintain cost databases specific to construction cost, process piping and industrial equipment, ensuring accurate and up-to-date pricing information.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to optimize project costs and schedules.

• Perform risk assessments related to cost and schedule, developing mitigation strategies as needed.

• Prepare and present cost reports, forecasts, and analyses to senior management and clients.

• Monitor market trends in the industrial construction sector, particularly in process piping and equipment, to inform cost planning and budgeting.

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and company policies in all cost-related activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field

• Proven track record in managing costs for large-scale industrial buildouts

• In-depth knowledge of process piping systems, industrial equipment, and related construction methodologies

• 7 years experience in Construction Estimating

Location: Remote with occasional on-site requirements

• Primarily remote work
• Periodic visits to office and job sites required
• Must live in Seattle, Dallas, Boston, or Tucson.