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SBI Consultants, LLC · 16 hours ago

Cost Manager

SBI Consultants, LLC is an industry leader in engineering consulting, providing technical, leadership, and advisory solutions. They are seeking an experienced Cost Manager to offer expert advice on estimating, cost planning, and change management while coordinating project tasks and responsibilities.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Carry full responsibility for preparation of cost estimates, cost models and quantity take-offs at all stages of design and project development
Review and reconcile change orders and contractor proposals for compliance, accuracy and scope alignment
Analyze production specifications, capacity data, and market trends to inform resource planning and project costing strategies
Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents for consistency and compliance with budget and client expectations
Provide oversight and QA/QC for cost-related deliverables, ensuring quality and alignment with internal standards and client requirements
Support SBI Advisory solutions – including claims analysis, due diligence, feasibility studies, and risk assessments – by quantifying cost impacts and providing direction to the client on the project status prior to major financial decisions
Monitor and manage budgets, develop reporting tools and track cost performance against established baselines
Coordinate preparation and delivery of project design documents, bid packages, and procurement strategies with interdisciplinary teams
Communicate proactively with clients, contractors, subcontractors and consultants to support transparency, cost clarity and issue resolution
May supervise or mentor Project Engineers and Estimators as assigned, including task coordination and informal training
Maintain and update SBI historical cost databases with relevant project data to support future estimating accuracy
Participate in value engineering exercises and support alternate means-and-methods analysis to reduce cost while maintaining scope
Other duties may be assigned

Qualification

Cost ManagementEstimatingProject ManagementConstruction ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteCAD SoftwareCertified Cost ProfessionalCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Player

Required

Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management from an accredited university
6 to 10 years of progressive, relevant industry experience with direct responsibility on large-scale, complex projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong understanding of construction means and methods, project delivery phases, and cost benchmarking
Experience managing a technical process on a large project, or managing a small project independently
Experience in all stages of the project lifecycle — from conceptual estimating through project close-out
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient with CAD or other Building Modeling & Design Applications, Project Management, Scheduling, Estimating softwares
Full understanding of ERP modules related to construction management, with knowledge of integration solutions and troubleshooting
Successful candidate must be a problem solver and a team player, who is able to manage time, plan and prioritize assignments to meet clients' demands and project(s) deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred

Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)
EIT
PE
PMP

Benefits

Annual employee performance bonus & company profit sharing bonus
Professional Development allowance
Medical (100% paid by company), Dental & Vision insurance
FSA/HSA
401K & company profit sharing bonus
Commuter pre-tax
Life, AD&D, Short-, and Long-Term disability insurances
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & HealthAdvocate
Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity; Pet Insurance; Legal Plan
Generous Paid Time Off, Volunteer and Holidays package

Company

SBI Consultants, LLC

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