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.

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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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$108K - $130K *

Transform financial strategies by owning revenue forecasting, demand planning, and analytics. Collaborate across functions to drive growth and optimize performance, ensuring data integrity and actiona...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$117K - $158K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple construction projects from planning to closeout, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and quality standards while fostering strong client relationships and team coll...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower project success by managing document control processes for major construction initiatives. Ensure efficient information flow, oversee documentation workflows, and train team members to maintai...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $149K *

Transform building projects by leading multidisciplinary teams from planning to construction, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while managing scope, schedule, and budget effectively across div...

5 days ago

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

$130K - $149K *

Contribute to impactful construction projects by leading design and management efforts across multiple sites. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure quality, adherence to schedules, and effec...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing cross-functional product development projects, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence while coordinating global teams and stakeholders throughout the entire product...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $157K *

Unlock potential by managing complex projects in Training Center Operations, ensuring alignment with PMO governance while leading teams and optimizing resources for successful project execution and pr...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $157K *

Lead the charge in managing complex In-Service Support projects, collaborating with teams to ensure successful execution and profitability while enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfact...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $185K *

Join a team that's redefining pharmaceutical pricing strategies. This strategic leader will oversee contract lifecycle management, drive pricing excellence, and collaborate across functions to align p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$69K - $99K *

Manage financial forecasts and project budgeting as a key member of the PMO team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while collaborating with stakeholders across various workgroups to enhanc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Lead, mentor, and inspire your team while managing financial performance and ensuring compliance with safety s...

Collingwood, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $177K *

Transform revenue recognition processes by leveraging ERP systems and accounting expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, drive automation, and provide insights to seni...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $115K *

Elevate your career as a Project Cost Analyst, driving impactful financial insights and collaborating with dynamic teams to optimize project performance in the energy sector. Your expertise will shape...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of complex construction projects, leading teams from preconstruction to completion. Ensure project profitability, safety, and quality while collaborating with estimating and operations...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive effective contract management in industrial construction, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and fostering strong client relationships. Oversee prime contracts and subcontracts, manage chang...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Empower our finance team by overseeing accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing financial reporting. Lead month-end close activities and mentor team members in a dynamic, multi-entity...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $185K *

Lead the charge in optimizing our deal desk operations and CPQ management. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance pricing strategies while supporting Account Executives in navigating complex, techn...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize financial accuracy by shaping cost structures and processes in a new ERP system. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product costing, conduct variance analysis, and drive profi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing complex heavy civil and structural concrete projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while collaborating with diverse teams and stakehold...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $125K *

Drive impactful construction projects by leading teams through the full lifecycle, ensuring safety, quality, and collaboration across stakeholders to enhance critical infrastructure and community resi...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive the Accounts Payable function by leading a small team, enhancing processes, and ensuring timely payments. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and improve workflows in a fast-paced...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Lead and enhance the accounts payable function, managing a small team to ensure accurate, timely payments while improving processes and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic business environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping financial strategy and governance. As a senior leader, you'll oversee accounting functions, drive process improvements, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring accuracy...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career with a leadership role overseeing accounting functions, financial reporting, and team development. Collaborate with executives to drive insights and optimize operations while ens...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead cost management for complex commercial real estate projects. Drive financial performance, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure project success through expert cost...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

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.