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.
Preconstruction Manager - Commercial Construction
$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
Preconstruction Manager - Commercial Construction
$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
$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
Director of Cost Accounting & Inventory
$120K - $145K *
Drive cost accounting and inventory control excellence across manufacturing operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance, ensure accurate reporting, and impleme...
2 weeks ago
$180K - $220K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team leading account management efforts. Drive efficiency, enhance customer relationships, and connect daily operations to broader business goals in a fast-paced, high...
Today
$180K - $220K *
Drive operational excellence by leading a dynamic team of Account Managers. Enhance customer relationships, streamline processes, and align team performance with organizational goals in a fast-paced...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Take ownership of diverse construction projects, managing timelines, budgets, and contractor performance from permit issuance to occupancy. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and compliance acro...
6 days ago
$120K - $150K *
Optimize inventory and warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency and productivity while collaborating cross-functionally to support hardware manufacturing and assembly processes...
2 weeks ago
Project Controls Manager - Data Center Construction
$110K - $130K *
Develop and manage project controls for large construction initiatives, ensuring accurate reporting and stakeholder engagement. Collaborate with teams to monitor schedules, assess risks, and implement...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee accounts receivable processes, ensuring effective internal controls, managing credit terms, and driving efficiency improvements while leading a small team to achieve fin...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join us to lead comprehensive Life-Cycle Cost Estimates for space acquisition programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cost models, deliver executive briefings, and support critica...
6 days ago
$89K - $165K *
Lead the charge in critical accounting and financial reporting across multiple entities, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Manage month-end close, oversee complex transactions, and develop a high-perf...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive configuration management excellence by overseeing all program artifacts, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system integrity and support audits in a dy...
4 weeks ago
Manager, Capital Markets Financial Analysis Hub (EDSF)
$127K - $150K *
Lead the Capital Markets Financial Analysis Hub, overseeing financial analysis delivery, team development, and process optimization to enhance broker support and drive successful transactions across E...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Capital Markets Financial Analysis Hub (EDSF)
$127K - $150K *
Drive the success of our Capital Markets Financial Analysis Hub by managing a team of analysts, ensuring high-quality financial analysis, and collaborating with brokers to enhance service delivery and...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Capital Markets Financial Analysis Hub (EDSF)
$127K - $150K *
Empower the Capital Markets Financial Analysis Hub by leading a team of analysts, ensuring high-quality financial analysis delivery, and driving continuous improvement in processes and training to enh...
3 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Oversee and manage complex electric infrastructure projects, ensuring effective communication and coordination among contractors and teams. Apply project management principles to improve project succe...
Reposted 3 days ago
$110K - $170K *
Unlock potential by leading construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring alignment with company values. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality results while managing timelines a...
3 weeks ago
$102K - $127K *
Champion inventory planning and order management, leading a team to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to align supply and demand while driving ERP/MRP improvements and mai...
3 weeks ago
Preconstruction Manager - Washington D.C.
$135K - $170K *
Lead the charge in managing preconstruction phases, ensuring project success through financial oversight, risk management, and client relations while coordinating with teams and stakeholders to delive...
4 days ago
Preconstruction Manager - Washington D.C.
$135K - $170K *
Unlock your potential as a key leader in preconstruction, managing project financials, risk, and client relations. Collaborate with teams to drive successful project outcomes in a fast-paced environme...
4 days ago
Manager, Management Consulting
$130K - $170K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive program success, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution. Lead client engagements, mentor junior staff, and enhance program leadership capabi...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Management Consulting
$130K - $170K *
Shape client success by leading program initiatives, enhancing team performance, and driving strategic execution. Collaborate across functions to deliver impactful solutions while mentoring junior tal...
2 weeks ago
Cost Control Manager, Mission Critical
$88K - $105K *
Optimize project cost management and financial controls for complex construction projects, collaborating with teams to establish budgets, monitor performance, and support decision-making from preconst...
4 weeks ago
Cost Control Manager, Mission Critical
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee cost management and financial controls for complex construction projects, ensuring budgets are met and risks are managed from preconstruction through closeout, while col...
4 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.