Senior Cost Manager
1 week ago
Job Title: Senior Cost Manager
Fortiva are delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking Owner's Representative firm in Los Angeles to help recruit them a new Senior Cost Manager. As the Senior Cost Manager, you will work on a diverse array of projects across the state of California, regularly meeting clients and mentoring and growing the junior talent on the team.
Projects span from new build and major developments, refurbishment and fit out, tenant fit out to project delivery and strategic planning.
Lead the development and delivery of detailed cost estimates, budgets, cost plans, RFPs, cash flow forecasts, risk registers, and value engineering studies across the full project lifecycle.
Oversee and administer the requisition and payment application process, including lien waiver compliance, pay application review, and tenant improvement (TI) reimbursement tracking.
Provide ongoing contract oversight to ensure commercial, financial, and performance obligations are met and proactively address potential risks or deviations.
Direct industry benchmarking initiatives, including the identification, analysis, and application of relevant peer project data to support informed decision-making.
Provide leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level staff, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality cost documentation and professional development of the team.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously across varying levels of complexity, or serve as the dedicated cost lead on large-scale, high-profile, or technically complex projects.
Produce accurate, market-driven estimates and cost analyses informed by current construction pricing, procurement strategies, and cost economics, requiring minimal adjustment and supporting design development decisions.
Ensure projects are delivered in alignment with approved budgets, schedules, and quality standards, while maintaining a strong focus on value, risk mitigation, and financial performance.
Minimum of five years of progressive experience in cost management, estimating, or quantity surveying within the construction, real estate, civil engineering or development sectors.
Strong command of construction methodologies, cost structures, procurement strategies, and project financial controls.
Demonstrated experience working directly with owners, developers, general contractors, and design teams to lead cost planning, budgeting, and financial decision-making.
Advanced expertise in cost control, change management, contract administration, and executive-level cost reporting.
Proven ability to identify, evaluate, and manage project risks while providing practical, value-driven recommendations to clients.
Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and exercise sound professional judgment.
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