Job Details

Job Title: Cost Manager

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: $130,000 to $150,000 plus benefits

Fortiva are delighted to be partnering with an Owner's Representative firm in Houston, TX to help recruit them a new Cost Manager. Supporting a diverse range of projects across the city of Houston with Build Out, Commercial Fit Out and TI's for a bespoke range of clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Put together estimates, cost plans, RFP's, cost reports, cash flows, risk registers and value engineering reports.
• Oversee requisition process including lien waiver management and TI reimbursements.
• Regular contract review to ensure it is performing.
• Manage and perform industry benchmarking include identification of suitable peer projects.
• Help mentor junior staff in the development of documentation.
• Manage multiple projects of varying complexity in various stages, or large/complex marque projects on a full time commitment.
• Deliver presentations to clients, stakeholders and other relevant parties.
• Produce estimates in a timely manner with developed a understanding of market rates and overall cost economics that require minimal adjustments, including the ability to manage design.
• Ensuring that projects are delivered on time and to a high specification.

Key Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in cost management, estimating, or quantity surveying, preferably within the construction, real estate, or development sectors.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, cost structures, and financial management principles.
• Proven experience working with developers, general contractors, and design teams to manage project budgets and costs effectively.
• Expertise in project cost control, change order management, and cost reporting.
• Ability to evaluate project risks and provide actionable solutions to clients.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to analyze complex financial data and make sound decisions.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Cost management certifications such as RICS, AACE, or similar are preferred.

If interested please send your resume to ...@fortiva.us and we can schedule an informal virtual brew in to discuss further.