| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
Title:Assistant Cost Manager Reporting to:Office Director
The Assistant Cost Manager is responsible for all independent construction cost control functions for review of the construction projects change orders including complete estimates, value analysis, schedule of values, comparisons, assisting with feasibility studies, and historical cost reports. This individual can perform cost control functions on multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously. The Assistant Cost Manager should have the ability to identify opportunities within a project that will add value and help successfully accomplish the client’s desired project outcome.
Essential Functions
Prepare construction-related cost estimates, cost plans, and cost strategies.
Review change orders, value work in progress, and analyze bids.
Prepare studies and plans related to value engineering, life-cycle costing, and sustainable practices.
Prepare work for estimation by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
Identify labor, material, and time requirements by reviewing proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
Calculate costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
Present prepared estimates by organizing and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Maintain cost databases by entering and backing up data.
Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
Contribute to team performance through collaboration and effective communication.
Understand client project objectives and identify opportunities to add value and achieve desired outcomes.
Support the team by completing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to the role and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service while achieving strong commercial results.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, or a related field is required.
Recent experience and specialization in electrical and mechanical cost strategies.
Experience with cost control in the commercial, institutional, or industrial sectors, with a focus on vertical construction.
Experience with conceptual and detailed measurement and pricing.
Experience with the CMGC/GCCM process.
Experience with estimating software systems, on-screen takeoff software, and Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Professional certifications preferred.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Work primarily in an indoor office environment, with on-site work as necessary.
Use computers and standard office equipment.
Perform essential physical tasks, including working on a computer and answering and speaking on a telephone.
RLB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.
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