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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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading cost management and change processes for a large-scale data center program, ensuring effective communication and governance across multiple stakeholders in a dynamic constr...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion change management and cost control in a dynamic data center program, ensuring effective communication and governance across multiple projects while leading a team to deliver exceptional cost...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion change management and cost control in a dynamic data center program. Lead client interactions, ensuring effective governance and transparency throughout the construction lifecycle while manag...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize your career by leading cost management for a large-scale data center program. Drive change management, ensure cost transparency, and provide strategic insights in a fast-paced environment whi...

5 days ago

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

$87K - $134K *

Empower your career by overseeing claims operations, ensuring compliance, and driving team performance. Collaborate on best practices and enhance operational efficiency while managing high-stakes clai...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead construction oversight by collaborating with architects, contractors, and agencies to ensure project success. Manage schedules, approvals, and compliance while maintaining safety and quality stan...

Today

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

$88K - $105K *

Pioneer excellence in construction operations by leading infrastructure projects, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive proj...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading a team of estimators, managing project budgets, and enhancing estimating accuracy. Collaborate across departments to ensure timely and precise project estimates that dri...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion strategic sourcing for sub commodities, ensuring alignment with project goals while leading cross-functional teams to achieve cost-saving targets and enhancing supplier relationships, fosteri...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $135K *

Lead the CAD/CAFM service delivery model, ensuring global consistency while managing a team to maintain accurate space data and a centralized CAD library. Drive operational improvements and uphold ser...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Oversee project controls for data center initiatives, managing cost, schedule, and performance metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with financial targets and d...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading project controls for data center initiatives, ensuring effective cost management, scheduling, and performance tracking. Drive project success through analytical insights an...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing healthcare contracts to enhance service delivery. Collaborate with teams to develop, implement, and oversee agreements, ensuring compliance and quality care while analyzin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development and management of healthcare service contracts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance care quality and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with con...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Transform project outcomes by developing precise cost estimates for MEP systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure quality and accuracy while enhancing your skills in a supportive environment...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate project success by developing precise cost estimates for complex construction initiatives. Collaborate with teams to analyze costs, prepare reports, and guide projects from concept to delivery...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $115K *

Lead and manage complex digital and AI programs, ensuring alignment with client goals and delivering high-quality solutions through strategic oversight and collaboration across cross-functional teams...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing organizational resilience through effective risk management strategies, claims oversight, and compliance initiatives, ensuring financial stability and operati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing financial accuracy and insights, overseeing month-end close, budgeting, and project accounting. Collaborate closely with the Controller to ensure compliance and streamline...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage projects from budgeting to execution in structural steel. Leverage your expertise in estimating and project management to ensure timely, safe, and profitable project delivery while fostering st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $120K *

Make your mark at a dynamic multifamily portfolio as a Revenue Manager, driving pricing strategy and revenue optimization. Collaborate with teams to enhance occupancy and revenue through data-driven i...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of our global accounting close process, enhancing efficiency and reliability while managing a team across multiple locations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Transform the design process by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality and compliance while optimizing costs and schedules. Act as the technical representative, driving innovation and maint...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Lead and oversee diverse industrial construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. Manage teams, coordinate activities, and maintain client relations while driving project suc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Inspire excellence in cost management for major construction projects, leading teams to deliver strategic outcomes. Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure operational success and drive best pr...

Yesterday

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

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.