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World Wide Professional Solutions · 20 hours ago

Senior Cost Manager

Peoria, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

World Wide Professional Solutions (WWPS) is a project solutions organization committed to delivering breakthrough performance through lean construction principles. They are seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead project cost management, establish cost control procedures, and oversee a team of cost engineers on a large-scale industrial construction project.

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Hiring Manager

Dawn Kurtze

Responsibilities

Establish all cost management processes and procedures for the project, including pay application review, change order workflows, allowance tracking, and cost forecasting

Develop cost performance reporting tools and dashboards that generate clear KPIs related to total project value, exposure, contingency status, and trade-level performance

Manage a team of discipline-specific cost engineers, providing leadership and support to ensure that each engineer is validating incoming cost data from the GC accurately and consistently

Lead monthly cost reviews and collaborate with the Project Controls and Scheduling teams to maintain accurate projections and alignment with physical progress

Serve as the primary cost interface between WWPS, the General Contractor, and the client

Conduct detailed reviews of contractor RFPs for each GMP package, ensuring scope clarity, budget alignment, and market-competitive pricing

Participate in all trade partner selection meetings and help the client assess the GC’s recommendations, offering insights on value, risk, and alignment with project goals

Proactively challenge proposed pricing from the GC and subcontractors during the buyout process to drive cost efficiency and eliminate unnecessary scope creep or duplication

Maintain a master change log and exposure register to ensure transparency across all cost movements and potential risks

Support the preparation of executive-level cost reports and funding documentation as needed by the client

Qualification

Construction cost managementProgressive GMP contractingCost control softwareAdvanced Excel skillsTeam managementAnalytical skillsConstruction managementFinancial performanceRisk managementCost-saving evaluationTrade partner selectionOwner-representative experienceRFP reviewBudget alignmentMarket-competitive pricingChange managementCost performance reportingFunding documentationCommunication skillsLeadership experience

Required

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in construction cost management, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role on large-scale industrial, infrastructure, or advanced manufacturing projects

Strong understanding of Progressive GMP, CMAR, or similar collaborative contracting methods

Demonstrated ability to review trade partner proposals, evaluate scope alignment, and identify cost-saving opportunities during the buyout phase

Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams of cost engineers and interfacing directly with clients, general contractors, and procurement teams

Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with cost control software platforms

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to lead conversations around cost, risk, and financial performance with internal and external stakeholders

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field required