Explore Cost Manager Jobs

Cost Managers help organizations plan, monitor, and control project or operating costs. They analyze budgets, forecast spending, identify financial risks, and work with teams to keep projects on track. Explore vetted Cost Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Cost Manager Do?

Responsibilities vary by industry and employer, but often include preparing cost estimates and budgets, tracking actual costs against plans, analyzing variances, developing forecasts, and communicating financial insights to project leaders and executives. In construction and infrastructure, Cost Managers may also oversee cost planning, change control, procurement estimates, and commercial reporting.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in cost control, budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, and project reporting. Strong candidates combine analytical judgment with clear communication and stakeholder management. Depending on the role, employers may value a degree in finance, accounting, construction management, engineering, or a related field, along with proficiency in spreadsheets, enterprise systems, or project controls software.

Cost Manager Career Opportunities

Cost Managers work across sectors such as construction, engineering, energy, technology, manufacturing, and professional services. Career paths may lead to senior cost management, project controls leadership, commercial management, or finance leadership roles. Browse Ladders for Cost Manager jobs and related professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

Find Cost Manager Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional roles paying at least $100,000. Search current Cost Manager openings, compare opportunities, and find positions that match your experience, industry, and career goals.

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$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of global Procure-to-Pay processes by leading design, operations, and improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, compliance, and automation while ove...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $225K *

Drive the future of contract management by leading a team to negotiate and oversee complex contracts in the Energy and Nuclear sectors, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with company objecti...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$170K - $200K *

Empower the future of AI by owning a new business model focused on credits. Collaborate across teams to drive strategy, align product offerings, and build a partner ecosystem, all while reporting dire...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform field operations into effective learning solutions by bridging instructional design and hands-on training. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify performance gaps and develop competency-b...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to shape financial systems that drive growth and innovation. You'll own the strategy for money movement and banking, collaborating across departments to enhance reliability and sca...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape multi-year commodity strategies for electrical equipment, ensuring robust supplier negotiations and capacity management. Collaborate with engineering to optimize designs and mitigate risks throu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $195K *

Join a team that's driving pricing strategy and revenue insights across the vaccine portfolio. This role involves analytical frameworks to support decision-making, evaluate pricing, and enhance market...

Durham, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive the successful execution of retail banking branch renovations, managing multiple projects with a focus on quality, budget adherence, and minimal disruption. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders...

Charlotte, NCRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$97K - $125K *

Elevate your career by optimizing pricing and profitability in a dynamic lending environment. This analytical role bridges pricing, capital markets, and finance, driving data-driven recommendations to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform procurement operations by leading strategy and team management in a regulated manufacturing environment. Drive supplier performance, cost efficiency, and material availability to support pro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing rebar project execution from setup to completion, ensuring effective contract management, coordination, and communication with customers and project teams to deliver succ...

Fort Pierce, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of financial planning and analysis for a sales territory, partnering with leadership to drive business decisions. Mentor analysts, enhance reporting tools, and elevate team performance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on strategic pricing and margin expansion. Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance competitiveness and profitability in the power distribution sector...

Arlington, TXRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $220K *

Transform project delivery by managing complex capital projects, ensuring integration across teams, and driving performance to meet objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance governance and...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, leading complex, cross-functional projects. Oversee multiple initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while mentoring team members and enh...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$126K - $145K *

Empower project success by managing large-scale construction initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and effective communication among diverse teams. Take ownership of your career wh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$168K - $210K *

Transform pricing strategies by leading cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and model deployment. Drive the evolution of pricing platforms, integrating advanced AI to streamline workflow...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Support a dynamic team in sourcing and managing outsourced services, driving procurement strategies across multiple departments while ensuring compliance and fostering supplier relationships for optim...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $170K *

Transform financial strategy and oversight for a dynamic organization, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to drive performance and support operati...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$320K - $340K *

Transform customer relationships by leading Account Management, driving renewals and expansion strategies, and shaping product offerings. Build a high-performing team to enhance customer engagement an...

New York City, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Optimize client financial systems by implementing tailored processes, managing teams, and providing strategic support to dynamic startups. Engage with diverse clients, ensuring effective communication...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $100K *

Lead the end-to-end program management for enterprise clients in financial services, driving alignment and execution across cross-functional teams to achieve measurable business outcomes and ensure se...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Transform membership experiences by leading product strategy for key processes, enhancing client engagement, and driving growth through innovative solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure se...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $129K *

Elevate your career by leading financial planning and reporting efforts. Collaborate with operational leaders to provide insights that drive strategic decisions and enhance financial performance acros...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Help us shape the future of infrastructure by leveraging your cost estimating expertise in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, empowering positive community impact through precise project contro...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Cost Manager do?question toggle

    A Cost Manager develops and manages budgets, estimates costs, tracks spending, forecasts financial outcomes, and reports variances and risks to help organizations or project teams control costs.

  • What qualifications are needed for Cost Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the employer and industry. Many roles call for experience in cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. A relevant degree and familiarity with project controls or enterprise software may also be preferred.

  • Where do Cost Managers work?question toggle

    Cost Managers work in industries including construction, engineering, energy, technology, manufacturing, and professional services. Their responsibilities may focus on projects, business operations, or both.

  • How can I find Cost Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted professional Cost Manager openings. Ladders features roles paying $100,000 or more, with opportunities across industries and experience levels.