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.
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Champion innovative building information modeling solutions and lead cross-functional teams to enhance design technology initiatives, ensuring quality, efficiency, and progressive project delivery wit...
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Carpentry Estimator/Project Manager
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Lead the estimation and project management of self-perform interior carpentry, ensuring accurate budgets, schedules, and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects on time and withi...
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Execute comprehensive cost estimates for complex projects, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure accuracy and profitability. Lead bid processes, manage vendor relationships, and enhance project ou...
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Lead complex client engagements in financial accounting, due diligence, and forensic accounting. Combine technical expertise with project leadership to deliver practical solutions and develop consulti...
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Transform complex client engagements by leading financial advisory, due diligence, and forensic accounting projects. Leverage your expertise to deliver practical solutions while mentoring a talented t...
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Lead complex client engagements in financial accounting, due diligence, and forensic accounting. Manage project scope, budgets, and timelines while mentoring teams and delivering practical solutions t...
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Champion cost reporting processes by ensuring data accuracy, preparing detailed reports, and analyzing financial information. Collaborate across departments to enhance reporting systems and support st...
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Project Manager - Institutional
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Lead the charge in delivering complex healthcare construction projects, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care while managi...
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Join a dynamic team to manage U.S. Government contracts from solicitation to closeout, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with legal and government teams to enhance contract processes and...
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Transform financial operations by collaborating across teams to enhance data-driven decision-making, build advanced reporting functions, and analyze growth opportunities that align with strategic busi...
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Project Controls Manager - EPC
$122K - $179K *
Advance your career by leading project controls, ensuring accurate cost, schedule, and performance metrics. Collaborate across teams to drive decision-making and compliance while mentoring staff in a...
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Project Controls Manager - EPC
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Elevate project success by leading controls functions, ensuring accurate reporting, and fostering collaboration across teams. Drive decision-making with timely data on cost, schedule, and performance...
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$108K - $132K *
Unlock potential by driving cost-saving initiatives and managing budgets across multiple facilities. Collaborate with plant management to enhance efficiency and ensure accurate financial reporting whi...
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Manage and oversee water and wastewater treatment projects, ensuring compliance with contracts, budgets, and schedules while fostering team development and collaboration in a dynamic environment...
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Advance estimating expertise by leading complex bids and projects, ensuring accuracy and fostering collaboration with stakeholders. Drive profitability and mitigate risks through detailed cost analysi...
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$97K - $143K *
Transform pricing strategies in a hybrid role, driving profitability and customer satisfaction across multiple market segments while collaborating with sales and support teams...
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Drive your career with a pivotal role in executing pricing strategies for component products, balancing profit objectives with customer needs while collaborating across sales functions to enhance mark...
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Optimize pricing strategies and enhance profitability by managing market pricing for component products across various segments. Collaborate with sales and support teams to ensure competitive pricing...
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Drive strategic sourcing initiatives across the Americas, managing supplier relationships and leading negotiations for Warehouse Solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve procureme...
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$90K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing financial operations and enhancing project profitability. Lead accounting functions, manage reporting, and collaborate with project managers to drive financi...
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$90K - $100K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead accounting operations, enhance project profitability, and drive financial decision-making in a project-based environment. Collaborate with leadership to ensure accurate...
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Manage preconstruction activities, ensuring successful project bids and client satisfaction by leading a team, maintaining relationships, and overseeing proposals and estimates to deliver optimal resu...
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Play a key role in managing U.S. and Canadian tax operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders, oversee tax audits, and enhance processes while adapting to evolving ch...
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Join a team that's redefining technical accounting by transforming complex transactions into clear US GAAP conclusions. Shape policies, lead auditor discussions, and build controls for a rapidly expan...
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Partner with us to deliver precise construction cost estimates for Energy & Natural Resource projects. Engage in all design stages, applying value management techniques and managing cost analysis effe...
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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.