E-Frontiers · 6 days ago
Director of Cost Management
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expE-Frontiers is a leading Project and Cost Management consultancy known for delivering high-value results across various sectors. They are seeking a dynamic Senior Associate Director or Director of Cost Management to oversee cost management services, team development, and client relationships in the West Coast region.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of cost consultants and quantity surveyors
Oversee resource planning, workload management, and staff performance
Support recruitment and contribute to building a strong, collaborative regional team culture
Lead cost planning, estimating, benchmarking, and cost reporting throughout all project phases
Review and validate budgets, value engineering options, procurement strategies, and claims analyses
Manage cost control processes, risk assessments, and change management
Develop and maintain best practices, cost databases, and standards across the region
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, project teams, and external partners
Lead presentations, cost workshops, and project review meetings
Strengthen existing relationships while identifying new business opportunities within the West Coast market
Support the growth strategy by contributing to proposals, pitches, and thought leadership initiatives
Help expand the firm’s footprint in sectors such as corporate interiors, commercial development, hospitality, mission-critical, education, and institutional projects
Collaborate with senior leadership to shape service offerings and regional strategic plans
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, or related fields (5+ years in a leadership or senior role)
Proven background in delivering cost management services for ground-up construction, tenant improvements, and/or large complex projects
Experience working within a consultancy environment
Strong understanding of estimating methods, procurement processes, contract forms, and cost control tools
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to present complex cost data in a clear, client-friendly manner
Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing capabilities
Preferred
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or similar field preferred
Professional accreditation (RICS, AACE, PMP, MRICS, LEED, etc.) is an advantage
Company
E-Frontiers
E-Frontiers is a specialist recruitment partner connecting ambitious companies with exceptional talent across Ireland, the UK, Europe, and USA We recruit across Technology, Construction & Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, and Contracting, working closely with clients and candidates to deliver long-term, meaningful outcomes.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase