Job Title:

Senior Cost Manager Location:

Poughkeepsie, New York (Hybrid)

Job Summary:

We are recruiting for a Senior Cost Manager opportunity that plays a key part in delivering cost management and project controls support across a range of project types. Our team is seeking a candidate who can develop accurate estimates, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and help keep projects aligned with budget, scope, and schedule.

Responsibilities:

Prepare detailed cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents. Review scope of work, identify gaps, and ensure all project costs are captured accurately. Support budget tracking, cost control reporting, change order evaluation, and forecasting activities. Collaborate with stakeholders, contractors, and project teams to provide updates, analyze pricing, and support value engineering and bid review efforts.

Required:

5 to 10 years of experience as an Estimator, Cost Manager, or in a similar role. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management. Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and planning concepts, with the ability to work conceptually and qualify unknowns. Experience with estimating software and benchmarking tools, along with the ability to generate AACE level 1-5 cost evaluations. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with executive-level clients and work independently through ambiguity. Ability to lead teams and interact with clients; intermediate to expert level in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Smartsheet is preferred.

About SSI People:

With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from SSi People and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: SSi People Privacy Policy