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Cumming Group · 6 hours ago

Senior Cost Manager II

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

Cumming Group is one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, offering exciting projects in a dynamic environment. The Senior Cost Manager II will prepare deliverables such as estimates, lead client relationships, and assist in the supervision of the Cost & Commercial Management team.

Construction

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Review, interpret and accurately estimate the scope of assigned work as described in the project documents

Develop and nurture sub-contractor, vendor, and client relationships

Lead client accounts

Review and comment on contracts and participate in contract negotiation

Prepare sub-contractor analysis sheets for assigned scope of work

Evaluate changes and subcontractor change order estimates and provide expertise in all phases of construction work

Perform Continuous Cost Management

Manage contract administration at the project level

Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base

Develop and nurture client relationships to ensure client satisfaction

Support senior management by providing needed reports and responding to inquiries for information

Mentor associate level cost and commercial managers

Prepare project plans

Other duties as assigned

Attendance at work during normal business hours

Qualification

Cost ManagementConstruction KnowledgeContract NegotiationClient Relationship ManagementProfessional AccreditationProject PlanningResearch SkillsMulti-taskingSelf-developmentCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals

Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values

Hold self accountable to individual and team goals

Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients

Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients

Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression

Provide pricing expertise in various phases of construction work

Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base

Strong research skills and ability to allocate the relevant data

Exposure to industry events, functions, & creating a network of key AEC professionals in the market

Ability to effectively integrate with other departments

Ability to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information

Understand construction technology, economics of construction, construction delivery methodologies, local requirements on tax and insurances as they impact construction costs, ability to understand general conditions and general requirements at a detailed level

Understand construction law in the local market, applicable methods of measurement and approaches to parametric, top down and bottoms up estimates

Possess a working knowledge of the different roles and services Cumming provides and how the cost management team fits in the project

Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company in a responsive manner

Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently

Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment

Demonstrate consistent management of overall project assigned beyond tasks completion

Hold a professional qualification relative to your job role

Preferred

BS in Construction, Cost Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

5 to 8 years in Cost Management or Quantity Surveying with professional accreditation

Professional accreditation – MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent

Benefits

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Company

Cumming Group

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At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget.

Founded in 1996

New York, New York, US

1001-5000 employees

https://cumming-group.com

H1B Sponsorship

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