Cost Manager

Cost Manager | Charleston, South Carolina

Direct Hire | On-site daily

Client is open to assisting with relocation expenses.

Kelly Engineering is seeking a
Cost Manager
to join our client's Project and Program Management team for a major technology client.

In this role, you will assist with Capital Project Controls (estimating, cost management, planning/scheduling, risk management, change management) during the design and construction phases of large data center projects.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Support project teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide detailed project cost and change analysis reports.
• Manage budgets from design through project completion.
• Assist with change management and control total project costs (contractors, suppliers, professionals).
• Ensure adequate project funding through estimates, forecasts, trends, and cost accruals.
• Develop cost estimates for civil, structural, architectural, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical disciplines.
• Prepare and validate material, labor, and equipment cost estimates for various project stages.
• Estimate and negotiate change orders.
• Conduct cost validation and quantity surveying as needed.
• Monitor compliance and perform audits.
• Reconcile project control data with client financial systems.
• Present cost analysis results to senior staff and clients.

Desired skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying)
• 5 years' relevant experience
• Proficiency with Primavera P6
• Understanding of construction means and methodology
• Ability to read and understand design information
• Ability to engage with the client and key stakeholders at all levels

Client offerings

• Benefit package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k with Matching, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, paid parental leave, FSA/HSA, adoption assistance.

All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application.