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.
$120K - $150K *
Drive effective cost management by implementing systems to track budgets, analyze expenditures, and support decision-making for medium to large-scale construction projects, ensuring financial accuracy...
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$70K - $106K *
Optimize contract management processes by leading negotiations and administration. Collaborate cross-functionally to support clinical research initiatives, ensuring compliance and efficiency in a dyna...
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$110K - $130K *
Optimize financial operations by leading a team in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. Drive accuracy in reporting and enhance team performance through effective supervision and mentorship...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Advance financial strategy and operations by leading a team in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Drive performance through effective supervision, mentoring, and collaboration to achieve departmen...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by managing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and leading a team to optimize billing and collections. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive performance and mainta...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in financial management, ensuring accurate reporting, timely billing, and effective cash collection while developing a high-performing team and collaborating with operations to enhance...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive financial excellence by leading operations finance, budgeting, and strategic initiatives across multiple properties. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance, enhance operational efficienc...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of IT portfolio management by connecting business priorities with technology investments, enabling strategic decision-making, and driving measurable outcomes across Revenue Operations...
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$85K - $102K *
Lead the charge in cross-functional project management, driving new product development and process improvements while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with bu...
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$95K - $115K *
Lead and support construction teams on major transportation projects, ensuring adherence to contracts, budgets, and schedules. Collaborate with stakeholders and guide project processes for successful...
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Accounting Manager (Real Estate)
$80K - $95K *
Lead the assurance and tax engagements for affordable housing clients, managing workflow and staff while ensuring compliance with LIHTC regulations. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior staff to...
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Accounting Manager (Real Estate)
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Advance your career by managing complex assurance and tax engagements for affordable housing clients. Lead a diverse team, enhance client relationships, and develop expertise in LIHTC compliance while...
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$179K - $286K *
Drive operational excellence in Investment Operations by leading a high-performing team, ensuring accurate data management, and collaborating across departments to resolve complex issues while shaping...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the full lifecycle of commercial and government contracts, ensuring compliance and risk management while supporting fast-paced operations. Collaborate with legal teams to negotiate agreements and...
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$152K - $229K *
Drive the future of MEP estimating by leading teams, managing complex project estimates, and fostering relationships with trade partners while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in cost analysis and com...
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$88K - $105K *
Lead engineering projects by leveraging technical skills and experience to convert designs into detailed construction plans. Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and team management while collaborating with...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while leading teams through design and construction phases in various sectors including residential and...
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$95K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead regional estimators, ensuring excellence in project bids and customer interactions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and innovation while sup...
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Project Controls Manager - EPC
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading project controls initiatives, ensuring accurate cost, schedule, and performance metrics. Drive effective communication and compliance across teams while mentoring staff to...
1 week ago
Project Controls Manager - EPC
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in project controls by overseeing planning, cost, scheduling, and change management. Ensure accurate reporting and compliance while mentoring teams to drive project success and support...
1 week ago
Project Controls Manager - EPC
$100K - $120K *
Transform project outcomes by leading controls functions, ensuring accurate reporting, and fostering collaboration across teams. Drive decision-making with timely data on cost, schedule, and performan...
1 week ago
Manager, Cloud Infrastructure - Finance
$160K - $195K *
Lead financial analysis and modeling to drive strategic decisions in a rapidly growing Cloud business. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and support capital investment initiativ...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Manager, Cloud Infrastructure - Finance
$160K - $195K *
Transform financial strategies in a dynamic environment, driving analysis and decision-making for revenue, costs, and capital investments. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Manager, Cloud Infrastructure - Finance
$160K - $195K *
Unlock your potential by driving financial analysis and strategic decision-making in a fast-paced cloud environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and support capital invest...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K - $135K *
Lead financial operations by managing accounting activities, ensuring accurate reporting, and providing insightful analysis to drive project success and adherence to financial policies...
3 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.