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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Cost Engineer - Life Sciences Construction
$90K - $110K *
Unlock potential in cost management for large-scale Life Sciences projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure financial performance, reporting, and governance throughout complex construction pr...
4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by leading a dynamic accounting team, overseeing financial reporting, audits, and month-end close processes. Drive improvements in accounting practices while collaborating across d...
4 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead financial operations at a manufacturing facility, partnering with key departments to enhance performance, drive cost productivity, and support profitable growth through insightful analysis and st...
4 days ago
$130K - $150K *
Analyze enterprise-level financial data and forecasts to drive strategic decision-making. Collaborate with senior leadership and support M&A activities while enhancing financial models and reporting a...
2 weeks ago
Principal Construction Cost Estimator
$112K - $196K *
Build comprehensive construction cost estimates for complex federal projects. Lead estimating teams, analyze designs, and ensure accuracy in projections while collaborating with various stakeholders t...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Lead project delivery by managing schedules, budgets, and customer relations. Ensure compliance with specifications while driving resolutions to keep projects on track. Collaborate across departments...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate project success by managing diverse portfolios, ensuring design accuracy, and coordinating production and delivery. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality and customer satisfaction while na...
3 weeks ago
$70K - $115K *
Advance analytical rigor and innovative solutions within high-performing teams, focusing on cost estimation and economic analysis to support resource planning and management challenges for diverse cli...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of cost estimation by developing policies and assessing product effectiveness. Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate project costing while leading a team in a dynamic envi...
3 weeks ago
Associate Director Cost Manager - Industrial and Maritime Construction
$160K - $180K *
Champion cost management excellence across major industrial projects, leading teams to deliver high-quality services. Engage with stakeholders, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure effective commun...
2 weeks ago
$190K - $225K *
Drive capital project success by partnering with engineering and finance teams to create accurate cost estimates and actionable investment recommendations for manufacturing facilities and infrastructu...
Today
$95K - $115K *
Shape strategic pricing initiatives by leading complex federal proposals, coaching a team of analysts, and ensuring compliance and competitiveness in submissions. Drive decision-making through detaile...
5 days ago
$100K - $135K *
Unlock your potential by leading impactful projects from initiation to close. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery while utilizing AI tools to enhance prod...
2 days ago
$95K - $116K *
Shape financial success by managing cost accounting, ensuring compliance, and driving improvements. Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to optimize inventory and production costs while p...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $116K *
Lead the charge in establishing robust internal accounting controls and delivering precise financial reports. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost management and support strategic fin...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Shape the future of financial operations by leading a dynamic accounting team, ensuring accuracy and compliance while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in a fast-paced envir...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Oversee financial operations for manufacturing and lab networks, ensuring clarity in cost structures and aiding strategic decision-making. Collaborate closely with site leads to enhance efficiency and...
Reposted today
$138K - $189K *
Unlock your potential as a Contracts Manager, driving strategic partnerships and contract management to support innovative projects in AI and biology. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operati...
2 weeks ago
Construction Manager - Project Manager (CM-PM)
$90K - $135K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare infrastructure through effective project management. Oversee construction projects at Veterans Affairs facilities, ensuring timely execution, compl...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Champion strategic initiatives by analyzing data and collaborating across teams to drive actionable business decisions. Leverage analytical skills to support product development and enhance performanc...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Engage in cost management for construction projects, ensuring compliance with contracts and financial accuracy. Collaborate with diverse teams to evaluate change orders, manage budgets, and mentor jun...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform construction budget management by ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams for successful project delivery. Lead evaluation and tracking of change orders and costs with a focus on...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive your career with a pivotal role overseeing MEP cost management, ensuring project budgets and schedules align with quality standards while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve optim...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive risk management strategies across plumbing and mechanical construction projects, ensuring compliance and mitigating contractual, schedule, and procurement risks from preconstruction through proj...
Reposted yesterday
$100K - $130K *
Join our dynamic legal team to manage the complete contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders, negotiate agreements, and drive continuous improve...
Reposted today
What does a Cost Manager do?
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?
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?
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?
Search Ladders for vetted professional Cost Manager openings. Ladders features roles paying $100,000 or more, with opportunities across industries and experience levels.