Placement Club · 1 day ago
Cost Manager
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expPlacement Club is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to support a complex infrastructure project in the United States. The Cost Manager will oversee cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle to ensure financial performance aligns with objectives.
B2BHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetMarketplaceSmall and Medium Businesses
Hiring Manager
Cameron Crockett
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts
Monitor project expenditures, commitments, and earned value against approved budgets
Prepare and analyze cost reports, variance analyses, and financial dashboards for internal and client reporting
Manage change orders, claims, and cost impacts in coordination with project controls, engineering, and construction teams
Support procurement and subcontractor cost management, including bid evaluations and payment reviews
Ensure compliance with contract requirements, owner reporting standards, and internal cost control procedures
Participate in project meetings to provide cost insights, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies
Assist in audits, financial reviews, and closeout activities
Collaborate closely with scheduling, risk, and project management teams to align cost and schedule data
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or a related field
8+ years of experience in cost management or project controls on large-scale infrastructure or heavy civil projects
Proven experience managing costs on complex, multi-year public works projects (bridge or retrofit experience strongly preferred)
Strong understanding of cost forecasting, earned value management, and change management
Proficiency with project controls and cost management software (e.g., Primavera, EcoSys, SAP, or similar)
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work onsite in Sausalito and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Preferred
Experience working on seismic retrofit, bridge, or transportation infrastructure projects
Familiarity with public agency reporting requirements and alternative delivery methods
Professional certifications such as CCM, PMP, or MRICS
Company
Placement Club
Placement Club is building an innovative recruiter marketplace and utilizing technology to efficiently solve company hiring needs.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Cameron Crockett
Founder
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