Senior Cost Manager | New York

In-country or relocation candidates
up to $160,000 + Extensive Company Benefits Package + Bonus

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.

Our client has successfully delivered independent cost and project delivery services to a wide range of Fortune 500 companies across multiple sectors, including technology, data centers, and manufacturing. They pride themselves on a modern, innovative approach to cost management, challenging traditional industry norms and offering clients a tailored, best-in-class service model.

The culture is forward-thinking, collaborative, and dynamic, reflecting that of some of their world-leading high-tech clients. With a strong pipeline of work and an entrepreneurial mindset, this is an exciting time to join the business and play a key leadership role in their continued success.

The Role – Senior Cost Manager
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join a fast-growing consultancy with a strong project pipeline and clear leadership opportunities. You’ll lead the commercial delivery of major projects while acting as a trusted advisor to high-profile clients across sectors including data centers, technology, and advanced manufacturing.

The successful candidate will take ownership of projects from inception through to close out, managing both client relationships and internal project teams while driving best-in-class cost management delivery.

Key Responsibilities:
•Lead the preparation and delivery of Order of Cost Estimates, detailed Cost Plans, Tender Documents, and Contract Documents.
•Take full ownership of project cost management services across multiple high-value projects.
•Lead cost reporting and financial management processes, including budgets, forecasts, risk management, and cashflow reporting.
•Chair client-facing cost meetings and present commercial updates to senior stakeholders.
•Manage contractor cost submissions, variations, claims, and change management processes.
•Provide strategic commercial advice throughout all phases of project delivery.
•Utilize the company’s cost management platform to monitor project performance and financial reporting.
•Collaborate closely with Project Managers and wider consultant teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
•Oversee monthly valuations, payment applications, and final account negotiations.
•Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting the continued growth of the business.
•Contribute to business development activities and help strengthen existing client relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
•8+ years’ experience in construction cost management or quantity surveying.
•Strong experience delivering projects across both pre- and post-contract phases.
•Proven ability to manage large-scale or complex construction projects independently.
•Experience working within sectors such as data centers, technology, commercial, or manufacturing is highly desirable.
•Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement strategies, and commercial management principles.
•U.S. citizenship, existing/transferable right to work in the U.S., or eligibility for an E2 or E3 visa.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and cost management software.

Why Join?
•Be part of a consultancy with a start-up mentality but the backing of a global partner.
•Lead high-profile projects for some of the world’s most innovative companies.
•Join a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with genuine progression opportunities.
•Play a key role in the continued expansion and success of a rapidly growing consultancy.
•Benefit from long-term career development, leadership opportunities, and a highly competitive compensation package.