Cost Manager
San Francisco & Los Angeles

$100,000 - 130,000 + Bonus & Benefits

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 to their team members.

The Role - Cost Manager
Based in San Francisco or Los Angeles, this is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of real estate projects for some of the world’s most innovative and recognizable companies. You’ll gain exposure to high-profile developments, ranging from tech campuses and headquarters to retail spaces, hotels, hospitality projects, and even creative studio facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver cost management services across a range of large-scale and complex real estate projects.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans.
• Manage tender processes, including preparation of documentation and contractor negotiations.
• Oversee post-contract services, including valuations, change management, and final accounts.
• Provide clear financial reporting to clients, ensuring transparency and confidence in project delivery.
• Support clients in decision-making through benchmarking, value engineering, and risk analysis.
• Act as a key client-facing representative, building long-term trusted relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience in cost management, ideally including exposure to real estate or commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of both pre- and post-contract phases.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• U.S. citizenship, existing right to work in the U.S., or eligibility for an E2/E3 visa.

Why Join?

• Be part of a consultancy with a start-up mentality, backed by the platform and resources of a global partner.
• Work on high-profile projects across real estate sectors; from flagship tech offices to retail, hotels, hospitality, and creative studios.
• Excellent career progression, with opportunities to take on early responsibility and lead client relationships.
• A collaborative, modern working culture designed to support professional growth.