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.
$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
Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor (Semiconductor 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
Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor (Semiconductor 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
$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
$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
$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
$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
Senior Cost Manager - Project Controls - Calgary, AB
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$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
Finance Manager, Adaptive Planning
$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...
1 week ago
Manager Pricing Cost Estimating 1
$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
Project Manager | Architecture
$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
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
1 week ago
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
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.