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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a robust contracts function, overseeing negotiations, and ensuring compliance while collaborating with leadership to enhance contract processes and standards a...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $176K *

Drive your career forward by leading project teams, ensuring safety, and enhancing customer satisfaction in a dynamic construction environment. Leverage your expertise to mentor staff and optimize ope...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic Supply Chain team to enhance inventory control and food cost efficiency. Collaborate across departments, lead audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize material u...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative cost estimating solutions by leveraging advanced analytics and data management techniques to support program decision-making and enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic educationa...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to produce detailed estimates and assist in negotiations with insurance adjusters. Stay current on industry trends and technologies while traveling nationwide to evaluate properties and...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Analyze contractor cost proposals and pricing data to establish negotiation positions. Evaluate procurement actions and negotiate final expenses on contracts, grants, and agreements, ensuring complian...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Manage financial reporting and strategic support, ensuring accuracy and compliance while driving process improvements and collaboration with operating managers to maximize business performance and ach...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple retail construction projects nationwide, overseeing scope, budget, and timelines while coordinating with clients and contractors to ensure successful project deliv...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead project oversight and financial management, ensuring successful execution within scope, budget, and timeline. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive compliance, enhance customer experience, and a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while fostering strong client relationships and team collaboration...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering projects safely and on time. Lead from preconstruction to closeout, managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring quality and safety s...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Manage and lead materials operations, ensuring efficient supply chain processes. Drive team performance, optimize inventory strategies, and enhance supplier relationships to support production needs a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $200K *

Drive financial excellence by partnering with product leadership to enhance FP&A capabilities, improve reporting, and support strategic initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver actionabl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional project execution in Medication Contracting, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans. Drive improvements, manage risks, and enhance collaboration across teams to e...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Champion cost analysis for complex projects, ensuring accurate reports, effective cost control, and communication with stakeholders, while leading and mentoring a team to achieve project objectives an...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead a team of document controllers to ensure efficient management of project documentation, compliance with standards, and timely transmission to clients. Drive best practices in document control and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Manage field program performance across all Northern California projects, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and schedule standards. Lead self-perform crews and subcontractors while setting accoun...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Join us to lead the Finance & Insurance processes, enhancing customer satisfaction while maximizing profitability through effective loan processing and compliance management in a dynamic dealership en...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by managing all phases from preconstruction to completion. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, budget, and timelines while optimizing project pr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $166K *

Champion accurate electrical cost estimates and negotiate change orders for major infrastructure projects. Collaborate with contractors and project teams to ensure compliance with NYCDEP standards and...

3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $166K *

Optimize project outcomes by delivering precise electrical cost estimates, evaluating contractor proposals, and leading negotiations for change orders. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensu...

3 weeks ago

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

$102K - $115K *

Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and procurement activities to ensure efficient operations and cost control at our energy facility. Collaborate with management and corporate teams to deliver ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $125K *

Join us to lead preconstruction efforts, transforming project concepts into actionable plans. You'll manage budgeting, estimating, and client coordination, ensuring successful execution across diverse...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $125K *

Lead the charge in transforming project concepts into actionable plans, overseeing budgeting, estimating, and coordination for diverse construction projects. Your expertise will guide clients and team...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing accounting processes as we expand our market reach. Collaborate with leadership to provide financial insights, ensuring compliance and accuracy in operations, while growi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.