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.
$110K - $130K *
Drive financial excellence by leading a regional finance team, optimizing performance, and delivering strategic insights to enhance business outcomes and support profitable growth in alignment with co...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Accelerate progress at managing public projects across U.S. railroads, ensuring timely, cost-effective completion while adhering to regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance relationships...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Internal Controls - CA
$100K - $120K *
Shape the global internal control environment by driving compliance with ICFR and SOX. Collaborate with leadership to identify financial reporting risks, enhance controls, and streamline processes whi...
3 days ago
Manager, Internal Controls - CA
$108K - $130K *
Champion the enhancement of global internal controls, focusing on financial reporting and compliance. Collaborate with leadership to identify risks, implement effective controls, and drive continuous...
1 week ago
Manager, Internal Controls - CA
$108K - $130K *
Drive the global internal control environment, focusing on financial reporting risks and compliance. Collaborate with leadership to enhance controls, streamline processes, and ensure effective governa...
1 week ago
$95K - $110K *
Engage your financial expertise to drive integrity in operations, oversee reporting, manage cash flow, and lead budgeting efforts. Collaborate closely with leadership to ensure strategic growth and op...
2 weeks ago
Project Executive - Construction
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to lead complex commercial projects, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while driving operational excellence and developing future leaders in the construction indust...
4 weeks ago
Project Executive - Construction
$110K - $130K *
Drive multiple complex commercial projects, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while mentoring teams and managing financial performance across your portfolio...
4 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Optimize procurement and supply chain activities for nuclear project delivery. Integrate procurement into planning and execution phases, ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, and supplier performan...
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Project Manager- Overhead T & D
$140K - $160K *
Manage all aspects of overhead T&D projects, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and effective communication with stakeholders. Drive project enhancements and maintain accurate documentation...
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Business and Revenue Operations
$110K - $130K *
Shape scalable operational frameworks to enhance revenue processes, working cross-functionally to refine workflows from opportunity management to billing and reporting in a dynamic environment...
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Project Manager - Construction
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by managing diverse capital improvement projects, serving as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle, and ensuring exceptional client service while meeting scope, budget...
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$100K - $120K *
Lead the strategic development of Government Funding initiatives, driving team performance and service excellence while fostering a culture of accountability and growth. Collaborate with leadership to...
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Project Controls Manager - Real Estate Development
$123K - $190K *
Grow your career with this pivotal role overseeing integrated project controls for a major mixed-use development. You will champion schedule management, risk analysis, and performance tracking, ensuri...
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Accelerate the management of renewable energy assets nationwide, ensuring optimal performance and compliance through effective oversight of operational, commercial, and financial activities while coll...
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Shape the future of advanced manufacturing by leading commercial strategies for complex projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful delivery, manage risks, and foster long-term clien...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading commercial management for complex advanced manufacturing projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful delivery, manage risks, and drive financial performan...
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$100K - $120K *
Partner with us to drive operational excellence by leading site initiatives in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and lean practices while managing a diver...
2 weeks ago
$75K - $95K *
Unlock your potential as you develop precise estimates for demolition projects, collaborating with teams to ensure successful bid submissions and project transitions from planning to execution...
3 weeks ago
Financial Management Consultant
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Advance financial management practices by supporting audit responses and internal controls for a major federal agency. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, ensuring compliance with federal sta...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive your career with a pivotal role in retail finance, fostering relationships and promoting financing solutions to support sales. Collaborate with teams to ensure competitive offerings and manage t...
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Finance Manager - Logistics & Procurement
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Drive financial excellence by partnering with logistics and procurement teams to enhance cost performance, reporting, and strategic planning. Utilize your analytical skills to transform complex data i...
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$78K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing resource management and capacity planning. You'll lead a skilled team, ensuring the right talent is aligned with project needs while driving operational exce...
1 week ago
$78K - $110K *
Lead resource management initiatives to optimize workforce capacity, ensuring alignment between project needs and employee skills. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive st...
1 week ago
$78K - $110K *
Accelerate progress at resource management by aligning talent with project needs, optimizing workforce capacity, and leading a team to enhance operational excellence and client delivery outcomes...
1 week 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.