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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming financial planning and analysis, enhancing reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive insights and operati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $122K *

Unlock your potential as you lead financial planning, analytics, and strategic initiatives. Collaborate closely with executives to drive performance improvements and optimize resource allocation, fost...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $135K *

Advance your career by analyzing contractor proposals and costs, developing pricing strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to forecast trends and enhance procurem...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Manage the accounting function focusing on cost accounting and fixed assets. Collaborate with operations to enhance financial visibility and support audits. This hands-on role offers growth into broad...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$113K - $188K *

Help us transform data into actionable insights! Join our team to design, implement, and optimize data solutions that drive decision-making and enhance operational efficiency within financial manageme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $188K *

Engineer data solutions to transform and analyze information, supporting decision-making for financial management within DHS. Collaborate on data integration, quality assurance, and advanced analytics...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $135K *

Optimize contractor proposals through detailed price and cost analyses, ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to forecast trends and develop negotiation strategies, enhancing ov...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $126K *

Unlock potential by performing detailed price and cost analyses on contractor proposals, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing negotiation strategies to optimize contract pricing and co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $126K *

Analyze contractor proposals and costs, develop pricing strategies, and ensure compliance with regulations. Utilize advanced analytical techniques to forecast trends and evaluate pricing proposals, pl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $131K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze contractor proposals, develop pricing strategies, and ensure compliance with cost standards. Utilize analytical techniques to forecast trends and evaluate cost elements...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Manage multiple Corporate Performance Management projects, providing strategic guidance and ensuring timely deliverables. Utilize strong communication and organizational skills to coordinate tasks and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $131K *

Partner with us to analyze contractor proposals, develop pricing strategies, and ensure compliance with cost standards. Utilize analytical techniques to forecast trends and evaluate cost elements for...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $126K *

Shape the future of contract analysis by evaluating proposals, developing pricing strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to forecast trends and enhance cost effic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $117K *

Analyze and evaluate contractor proposals, ensuring compliance with cost standards. Develop pricing strategies and conduct in-depth cost analyses to support negotiations and forecasting for future pro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the estimating function for heavy construction and EPC projects, ensuring accurate cost assessments and fostering relationships with subcontractors. Drive comprehensive analysis and support estim...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$89K - $116K *

Unlock potential by analyzing contractor proposals and costs, ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate on pricing strategies and forecasts to drive effective negotiations and support project...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $131K *

Analyze and evaluate contractor proposals, ensuring compliance with cost standards. Collaborate with teams to develop pricing strategies and forecasts, leveraging analytical techniques to drive cost e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $118K *

Transform contractor proposals into actionable insights by conducting thorough price and cost analyses. Collaborate with teams to develop pricing strategies and ensure compliance with regulations, dri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $117K *

Analyze and evaluate contractor proposals, ensuring compliance with cost standards. Collaborate with teams to develop pricing strategies and conduct in-depth cost analyses to support negotiations and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $131K *

Champion cost analysis and pricing strategies for contractor proposals, ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate on evaluations, negotiate objectives, and forecast trends to enhance financial...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $133K *

Transform contractor pricing strategies by conducting thorough cost analyses, developing negotiation objectives, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to evaluate proposals...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $129K *

Optimize contractor proposals through detailed price and cost analyses, ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate on pricing strategies and forecasts to enhance financial decision-making and s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $121K *

Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing contractor proposals and costs. You'll develop pricing strategies, evaluate compliance, and forecast trends to ensure effective negotiations and adherence to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $123K *

Advance your career by analyzing contractor proposals and costs, developing pricing strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to forecast trends and evaluate pricing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $126K *

Drive comprehensive cost analyses and pricing strategies for contractor proposals, ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to evaluate cost elements and negotiate objectives, enha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.