Senior Cost Manager
San Francisco & Los Angeles
$130,000 - $155,000 + Bonus + Benefits Package

We are representing a rapidly expanding Cost Consultancy headquartered in New York, with additional offices across the Mid-West and West Coast. The business has undergone significant growth over the last few years and recently entered into a strategic partnership with a leading global consultancy, creating new opportunities for collaboration and international exposure.

The company delivers independent cost and project delivery services to a broad range of Fortune 500 clients, with a strong focus on technology, real estate, and mission-critical sectors. They pride themselves on their collaborative, forward-thinking culture, reflecting that of their high-tech client base, while providing excellent progression, responsibility, and learning opportunities for their people.

The Role - Senior Cost Manager
Based in San Francisco or Los Angeles, this is a unique opportunity to take a lead role on high-profile real estate projects for some of the world’s most innovative and recognizable companies. The portfolio is diverse, spanning large-scale tech campuses and headquarters, retail spaces, hotels, hospitality developments, and even exciting creative studio projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cost management services across large, complex real estate projects.

• Prepare and review detailed cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans.

• Oversee tender processes, including bid documentation, evaluations, and negotiations with contractors.

• Manage post-contract services, including valuations, change orders, risk management, and final accounts.

• Provide clear and strategic financial reporting to clients and internal stakeholders.

• Drive value engineering and benchmarking exercises to optimize project outcomes.

• Act as a senior client representative, building and maintaining strong relationships with high-profile organizations.

• Mentor and support junior cost managers and assistant cost managers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, or a related field.

• 6+ years of experience in cost management, including significant exposure to real estate or commercial projects.

• Proven track record delivering both pre- and post-contract services.

• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.

• U.S. citizenship, existing right to work in the U.S., or eligibility for an E2/E3 visa.

Why Join?

• Lead exciting, high-profile real estate projects in San Francisco or Los Angeles.

• Exposure to diverse sectors: tech campuses, retail, hospitality, hotels, and studios.

• Competitive salary package of $130,000–$155,000 plus bonus and benefits.

• Join a consultancy with a start-up culture, backed by the global reach of a major partner.

• Excellent career progression with opportunities to take on leadership and client-facing responsibilities.