Associate Director - Cost Management

Seeking an experienced Associate Director of Cost Management to support the delivery of a large-scale advanced manufacturing construction program. This leadership role will oversee project cost management activities while leading a team of cost professionals responsible for budgeting, forecasting, estimating, and commercial oversight on a multi-billion-dollar capital project. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in semiconductor, advanced technology, mission-critical, or large industrial construction projects and have experience managing cost controls across complex construction programs.

• Lead and develop a team of cost management and commercial professionals while driving best practices and project controls standards.
• Oversee budgeting, estimating, forecasting, cost reporting, and financial performance for large-scale construction programs.
• Monitor project costs, risks, change orders, and forecasts to ensure alignment with budget and delivery objectives.
• Serve as a key partner to clients, contractors, and project leadership, providing financial insights and strategic recommendations.
• Support procurement, contract administration, commercial strategy, and change management processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhance reporting capabilities, and contribute to organizational growth and operational excellence.

• 10+ years of experience in construction cost management, estimating, project controls, quantity surveying, or commercial management.
• Experience supporting large-scale semiconductor, advanced technology, mission-critical, manufacturing, or industrial construction projects.
• Proven experience managing cost controls on capital projects exceeding $500 million in value.
• background in budgeting, forecasting, estimating, change management, and contracts.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams of project controls, cost management, or commercial professionals.
• Strong understanding of construction delivery methods, project controls systems, and cost management best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience supporting semiconductor fabrication facilities, cleanroom construction, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCP, MRICS, PQS, or similar industry credentials.
• Knowledge of CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural) and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) scopes.
• Experience with EPC, EPCM, design-build, or integrated project delivery environments.
• Advanced proficiency with cost management, estimating, and project controls software platforms.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of On Screen Takeoff estimating software.

This position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of 4 days on-site at the Chandler, AZ facility, supporting semiconductor construction. The work environment is highly collaborative. Employees are offered benefits such as 80 hours PTO, 8 holidays, 401k, medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional perks include access to Udemy ongoing education platform after 6 months, Abenity discount program, and a 360-degree review program. The salaried position promotes work-life balance with a 40-hour work week.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chandler, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $76.92 - $81.73/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chandler, AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in Chandler,AZ.

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