rhi · 15 hours ago
Cost Managers - All Levels
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior LevelRHI is seeking multiple Cost Managers (Quantity Surveyors - All levels) to support the delivery of major capital projects across the Energy and Infrastructure sector. This role will provide pre and post-contract commercial and cost management services across the full project lifecycle, partnering closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and client teams.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
Deliver pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services, including cost planning, estimating, procurement support, valuations, change management, and final accounts
Prepare and maintain project cost plans, budgets, forecasts, commitment registers, and cash flow projections
Provide accurate cost reporting, including monthly cost reports and executive summaries for senior stakeholders
Manage contingency, risk allowances, and cost impacts throughout the project lifecycle
Support the preparation of invitations to tender, bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and other contract documentation
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing submissions, lead or support commercial negotiations, and recommend fair market outcomes
Assess, validate, and negotiate variations, claims, and change orders, ensuring compliance with contract terms and project governance
Contribute to or manage change control procedures and commercial risk mitigation strategies
Work closely with engineering and project management teams to inform design decisions based on cost impact and value optimization
Participate in value engineering (VE) and design optioneering workshops
Support cost assurance, benchmarking, and audit processes
Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed in a timely and equitable manner
Compile as-built cost data and lessons learned for future benchmarking and continuous improvement
Act as a client-facing commercial advisor, maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Coordinate cost inputs from contractors, suppliers, and consultants
Communicate cost and commercial matters clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Qualification
Required
Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics, or related discipline
Demonstrated experience delivering Quantity Surveying / cost management services within large construction or capital projects
Strong understanding of construction contracts, including lump sum, unit rates, reimbursable, and time & materials arrangements
Proven capability in cost control, change management, and commercial reporting
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills
Ability to work proactively with minimal supervision in complex project environments
Preferred
Experience in Energy and Infrastructure in the USA
Exposure to major capital projects (EPC, EPCM, or Brownfield / Greenfield developments)
Membership or progress toward RICS (MRICS) or equivalent professional accreditation
Company
rhi
rhi is a professional services consultancy working with clients on some of the world’s largest and most complex projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Founded in 1963
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase