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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$115K - $158K *

Transform financial insights into strategic decisions by managing forecasts, budgets, and analyses. Collaborate with senior management to enhance performance and drive efficiencies, while leading a te...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $205K *

Shape the future of heavy civil infrastructure projects by overseeing integrated project controls, ensuring data accuracy and collaboration across teams to support successful project outcomes and driv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $205K *

Contribute to the success of large infrastructure projects by overseeing integrated cost, schedule, and risk controls. Analyze performance and recommend corrective actions while collaborating with var...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $205K *

Oversee the integrated controls system for large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring cost and schedule data alignment. Analyze performance metrics, validate contractor submissions, and coordinate...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $205K *

Join a team focused on delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, overseeing critical integration of cost, schedule, and risk. Be a key player in optimizing program performance and driving succes...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $150K *

Shape the future of procurement by managing contracts and negotiations for goods and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and efficiency as the company scales its inn...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $150K *

Engage as a key Contract Manager, overseeing procurement agreements and providing strategic guidance across teams. Collaborate on complex projects, ensuring compliance and effective negotiation while...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading healthcare cost accounting initiatives, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial decision-making and operational ef...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing commercial contracts and mitigating risks. This role involves overseeing contract administration, ensuring compliance, and developing strategies to protect the...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion financial excellence by leading a team of Finance Managers to drive strategic insights, budgeting, and compliance across Canada. Empower your team to enhance project accounting and foster col...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by leading diverse construction projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and budget adherence while mentoring teams and interfacing with clients and stakeholders across multiple re...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform estimating services by leading a regional team, ensuring quality and consistency across projects, and enhancing capabilities through innovative tools and technologies. Build strong client re...

1 week ago

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

$73K - $135K *

Optimize contract administration processes by ensuring compliance and risk management for engineering services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold standards from RFQ to contract closeou...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform project execution by managing financial activities, cost control, and reporting. Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure project goals are met while maintaining budget a...

Brossard, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing operations management for a client or region, ensuring effective team coordination, compliance, and performance improvement while fostering a culture of excellence and be...

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

$80K - $113K *

Optimize professional billing operations by leading teams, ensuring compliance, and driving performance excellence in collaboration with healthcare partners. Foster a culture of accountability and con...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $113K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in professional billing for Oncology and Acute Medicine. Lead a dedicated team, enhance revenue cycle performance, and ensure compliance while fosteri...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $128K *

Advance global sourcing strategies by analyzing markets, negotiating contracts, and optimizing supplier performance. Drive cost reduction initiatives while ensuring quality and timely delivery across...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic Preconstruction team, overseeing estimating processes and ensuring project accuracy. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovative solutions and enhance efficiency in com...

Today

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

$115K - $175K *

Build a dedicated Contract and Billing Resolution team to streamline processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive measurable outcomes. Lead a group focused on resolving billing issues and impro...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $145K *

Analyze and coordinate complex construction projects, ensuring effective management of subcontractors and compliance with client standards while maintaining communication with all stakeholders for suc...

4 weeks ago

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

$82K - $155K *

Manage a team of adjusters handling Bodily Injury Transportation Claims, ensuring timely coverage analysis and resolution. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to uphold best practices...

Morristown, NJRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive strategic marketing initiatives and business development efforts, connecting execution with corporate revenue goals. Collaborate with leadership to enhance market presence and foster client rela...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in connecting strategy with execution to drive revenue growth. Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement marketing strategies, enhance proposal quality, and build client rel...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive financial excellence by overseeing accounts payable and receivable, managing payroll, and fostering lender relationships. Ensure accurate reporting and optimize processes to support strategic gr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.