Job Description

GEDON Executive is seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Senior Cost Manager to join a leading construction or consultancy firm in Houston, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven professional to take a pivotal commercial role, managing the financial success of significant and complex projects in one of the most dynamic markets in the United States.

As a Senior Cost Manager, you will be instrumental in providing expert cost advice and commercial management from a project's inception to its completion. You will lead projects, build strong client relationships, and ensure meticulous cost control, contractual precision, and profitable delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Leadership: Take the lead on all cost and commercial aspects of major projects.

• Cost Planning: Develop and manage detailed cost plans, feasibility studies, and whole-life costing.

• Contract Administration: Administer complex contracts, including procurement, tendering, and the diligent valuation and negotiation of changes and claims.

• Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.

• Reporting: Prepare accurate and insightful commercial reports, cost value reconciliations, and financial statements for internal and client stakeholders.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise effectively with clients, design teams, contractors, and project managers, acting as a trusted commercial advisor.

• Mentorship: Mentor and support junior members of the team, contributing to their professional development.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive Experience: Proven experience (typically 7+ years) as a Cost Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a construction consultancy or a similar client-facing role.

• Sector Expertise: A strong background with direct experience on projects in sectors such as commercial, healthcare, industrial, or mixed-use developments.

• Commercial Acumen: Exceptional commercial awareness, strong analytical and numerical skills, with a meticulous eye for detail.

• Contractual Proficiency: Expert knowledge of relevant standard forms of contract and procurement strategies in the US market.

• Communication & Negotiation: Superior communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, capable of managing complex stakeholder relationships.

• Qualifications: A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related field. Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, ASPE, PMP) is highly desirable.

What Our Client Offers

• Highly Competitive Salary: A remuneration package that is highly competitive and will be discussed based on experience and the Houston market.

• Project Diversity: The opportunity to lead significant and impactful projects in a rapidly growing metropolitan area.

• Professional Growth: A challenging, dynamic, and supportive work environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

• Reputation: The chance to be part of a reputable and ambitious firm.

The GEDON Advantage

GEDON Executive is a global search firm specializing in the preconstruction & project controls sector, with an unparalleled understanding of the US construction market. We have a robust network of key decision-makers within leading consultancies and are committed to connecting top-tier talent with exceptional opportunities.

Ready to lead commercial excellence in Houston? Submit your application today, and let GEDON Executive connect you with this outstanding Senior Cost Manager opportunity.