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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Drive your career with impactful financial planning and analysis for Customer Care. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational performance, support technology initiatives, and lead strategic proj...
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$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leading financial planning and analysis for Customer Care. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive insights, enhance reporting, and support strategic initiatives, ensuring...
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$75K - $90K *
Optimize project cost estimates by analyzing labor, materials, and subcontractor quotes. Collaborate with teams to ensure accuracy and completeness in tender submissions while managing change orders a...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive your career with impactful project execution, ensuring compliance and quality in construction management. Collaborate with teams to deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining s...
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Real Estate Accounting Manager
$120K - $140K *
Drive a high-performing team of property accountants, enhancing processes and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Lead financial analyses and foster growth while collaborating across departments to achieve...
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$90K - $100K *
Elevate your career by supporting budget formulation and execution through detailed analysis of estimates and reports, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial operations...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Transform financial operations by leading accounting functions, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic decision-making. Collaborate with management to enhance financial performance and support gro...
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$100K - $150K *
Lead a multi-site technical estimating team, transforming customer requirements into accurate manufacturing cost estimates. Collaborate across departments to enhance estimating processes and support n...
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Drive the estimating function by leading a multi-site team to deliver accurate cost assessments for manufacturing. Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Production to ensure timely and precise esti...
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Join our dynamic team as a Finance Manager, where you'll lead financial analysis, develop models, and present insights to senior leadership, driving growth and accuracy in financial reporting across t...
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Clinical Operations Manager-F- budgets and contracts - FSP
$110K - $130K *
Drive clinical operations excellence by managing protocol compliance, delivering budget oversight, and ensuring successful study start-up in alignment with regulatory standards and internal policies w...
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$90K - $100K *
Analyze budget formulation and execution by reviewing estimates and reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulations, ensuring effective financial management and reporting...
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Join a team that's dedicated to managing and optimizing client contracts, ensuring compliance and accuracy while collaborating with various stakeholders to support business objectives and uphold regul...
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Drive contract management excellence by ensuring compliance and accuracy in client, pharmacy, and vendor agreements. Collaborate with teams to support audits and maintain regulatory standards while de...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing a diverse portfolio of commercial properties, overseeing tenant relations, financial operations, and compliance. Drive performance and enhance asset value through strategic...
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Accounting Manager (Healthcare)
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Lead the charge in enhancing client relationships and team development within a dynamic accounting environment. Drive impactful engagements, mentor junior staff, and refine your expertise across diver...
1 week ago
Lead Financial Analyst, Manufacturing
$160K - $195K *
Champion the financial engine for Manufacturing, driving integrated planning, reporting, and KPI development. Collaborate across teams to enhance financial processes and support strategic decision-mak...
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Drive strategic pricing initiatives by analyzing data and modeling scenarios to optimize pricing for diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced financial services environment. Collaborate with teams to enha...
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Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing renewable energy projects. Manage construction from initiation to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while collaborating with...
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Join a team that's leading the charge in renewable energy construction. Oversee multiple utility-scale projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution while managing contractors and stakeholder...
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Principal Cost & Pricing Analyst
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Help us drive strategic pricing and cost analysis for complex U.S. Navy programs. Lead proposal pricing, ensure compliance, and enhance profitability through expert financial modeling and collaboratio...
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Elevate your career by overseeing regional financial operations, ensuring accurate reports and strategic budgeting, while guiding and developing your team for success in a dynamic environment...
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Champion operational excellence by leading a dynamic team in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Drive patient satisfaction, optimize performance, and foster a culture of growth and inclusivity while...
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Director of Contract Management
$120K - $145K *
Empower a high-performing contract management team by establishing strategies and processes for effective contract lifecycle management, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation while supporting operat...
3 weeks ago
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Advance cost accounting practices by leading a team to enhance global costing strategies, ensuring accuracy in product costs and inventory management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...
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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.