A design-driven real estate development firm is seeking a Project Cost Manager to support a portfolio of high-end residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects across Los Angeles.
This is an owner-side role focused heavily on construction-phase cost management, with responsibility for project financial oversight, cost control, and reporting from preconstruction through closeout.
- Review and approve contractor pay applications/invoices
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Evaluate and manage change orders, including scope, pricing, and validity
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Maintain and track project budgets throughout construction
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Develop and manage cash flow forecasts and cost reports
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Monitor overall project financial performance and identify cost risks
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Support contractor buyout, bid analysis, and procurement processes
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Assist with budget development and cost planning during preconstruction
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Partner with development, design, and construction teams to ensure financial alignment
- 5–15+ years of experience in construction cost management, project cost controls, or estimating
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Strong experience managing project financials during construction, including:
- Pay application/invoice review
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Change order review and negotiation
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Cost tracking and reporting
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Cash flow forecasting
- Experience supporting or leading budget development and estimating efforts
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Background in ground-up construction projects
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Strong understanding of construction contracts and cost structures
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Advanced Excel skills for cost tracking and financial analysis
- Experience with:
- Owner’s rep or developer-side teams
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Cost consultancies (Cumming, Turner & Townsend, etc.)
- Exposure to residential, hospitality, or commercial development
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Ability to operate in a detail-driven, fast-paced environment
