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.

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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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$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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving excellence in cost management for major construction projects. Lead strategic initiatives, engage stakeholders, and ensure successful delivery across complex programs in sem...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion impactful industrial projects by leading diverse teams, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering client relationships and mentoring staff for success...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive the development of accurate project estimates, collaborating with engineering and planning teams to enhance cost-effectiveness and efficiency across power generation projects while mentoring est...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$104K - $114K *

Drive supplier relationships and contract management to enhance business operations. You'll draft agreements, oversee projects, and implement process improvements while collaborating with internal and...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$134K - $240K *

Drive BIM strategy and execution, ensuring workflows and standards are implemented effectively. Collaborate with project teams to enhance model accuracy and data integrity while mentoring coordinators...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive cost management excellence by leading projects, enhancing client relationships, and ensuring accurate reporting. Seek a seasoned expert to mentor staff and manage change control in a dynamic con...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform the employee experience by designing and managing comprehensive benefits programs globally. Lead the charge in creating processes and playbooks that support a diverse workforce, ensuring com...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing our Adaptive Planning platform, ensuring accurate data management and seamless integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting and streamline f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $173K *

Lead the charge in pricing strategy and cost estimating, managing proposals and teams to ensure compliance and drive success in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with executives and stakeholders t...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Manage architectural projects from planning to construction, ensuring quality delivery and strong client relationships. Lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee budgets and schedules, and support team gr...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by leading merchandise planning, sales forecasting, and inventory management. Collaborate across teams to ensure product availability and optimize performance in a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in merchandise planning and analytics, ensuring optimal inventory and sales forecasting to drive profitable growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and tools in a f...

Mont-royal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Elevate financial operations by overseeing accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and providing strategic insights to leadership. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance financial repo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $115K *

Lead cross-functional accounting projects, enhancing processes and systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely completion and integration of initiatives, driving efficiency and accuracy in financ...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of energy accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and support financial reporting for infra...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Build a dynamic finance team by overseeing accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and providing strategic financial insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to support organizational goa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence by overseeing accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and providing strategic insights to leadership. Collaborate cross-functionally t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic finance team to oversee accounting processes, ensure compliance with GAAP, and provide strategic financial insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to support budgeting, audits, and tea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate financial operations by overseeing accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and providing strategic insights to leadership. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance financial repo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive financial excellence by overseeing accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and providing strategic insights to leadership. Lead a team, manage audits, and collaborate cross-function...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP. Lead month-end close, prepare financial statements, and provide strategic insights to leadership. Collaborate cross-functional...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $156K *

Lead the charge in managing construction projects, ensuring safety compliance and quality standards while coordinating resources and reporting on progress to achieve successful project outcomes in the...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $118K *

Oversee construction activities on high-voltage transmission lines, ensuring safety and compliance. Lead field crews, manage project progress, and conduct hazard assessments while fostering a collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.