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Cumming Group · 1 day ago

Cost Manager

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$74K/yr - $98K/yr

2+ years exp

Cumming Group is one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, seeking a Cost Manager to join their team. This role focuses on conceptual estimating and involves working on diverse projects in early design phases while providing oversight to junior team members.

Construction

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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 of estimates

Assist with the continuous cost management process

Develop and implement risk and value management exercises on projects

Participate in local industry events

Qualification

Cost estimating methodsConstruction industry knowledgeBudget developmentRisk managementVendor relationship managementSelf-developmentMulti-taskingEffective communicationTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

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 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 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

Preferred

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 towards Professional Certification – MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent

Benefits

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Company

Cumming Group

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At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget.

Founded in 1996

New York, New York, US

1001-5000 employees

https://cumming-group.com

H1B Sponsorship

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