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Project Cost Manager jobs are open across construction, engineering, oil and gas, and infrastructure, from junior estimator to senior and director level, with specializations in earned value management, change order control, and capital project forecasting. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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About us: Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.
The Role We Want You For
As a Project Cost Manager, you will be assisting in the development and management of the project financial strategy. You will be working directly with the project management team to manage the project budget, costs, change orders, pricing requests, billings, and forecasts. You will be responsible for generating and maintaining reports that provide information to different groups, work with the management team to identify variances, risks and maintain quality control processes to improve project cost procedures and ensuring conformity with management's strategy.
The Specifics of the Role
- Works with all project disciplines to ensure understanding of total project cost budget allowances and targets.
- Review project documents and specifications to accurately identify, develop and track request of change orders (owner and subcontractor related), baseline estimates, potential risk exposures while communicating potential impacts to the financial targets, schedule, and overall project management process.
- Works closely with the accounting department to ensure the correct integration of all information needed to ensure accuracy in billings, payment applications, change orders, direct cost, labor cost, etc.
- Works closely with the project management team, executive management personnel, subcontractors, as well as occasional contact with clients.
- Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimation, cost analysis, and control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or for proposal estimating activities which require a moderate degree of technical skill and experience.
- Ensuring quality, accuracy, consistency, spend profile, performing change management, and transparency in all cost management deliverables.
- Take ownership of the cost control function and ensure integrity of the cost and forecast reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Construction Management, or related degree.
- 5-10 years of Project Cost experience.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in the construction industry.
- Knowledge of project development stages, procurement, project controls, and construction execution practices is required.
- Working knowledge of applicable computer software such as PMWeb or similar project portfolio management software, DataServ, Excel, JD Edwards, or related software programs.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Results oriented and deliver on customer commitments.
- PMP certification desirable.
Some Things You Should Know
- Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
- No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
- We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
- The pace is fast!
- This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.
Why Clayco?
- 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
- The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
About us: Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.
The Role We Want You For
As a Project Cost Manager, you will be assisting in the development and management of the project financial strategy. You will be working directly with the project management team to manage the project budget, costs, change orders, pricing requests, billings, and forecasts. You will be responsible for generating and maintaining reports that provide information to different groups, work with the management team to identify variances, risks and maintain quality control processes to improve project cost procedures and ensuring conformity with management's strategy.
The Specifics of the Role
- Works with all project disciplines to ensure understanding of total project cost budget allowances and targets.
- Review project documents and specifications to accurately identify, develop and track request of change orders (owner and subcontractor related), baseline estimates, potential risk exposures while communicating potential impacts to the financial targets, schedule, and overall project management process.
- Works closely with the accounting department to ensure the correct integration of all information needed to ensure accuracy in billings, payment applications, change orders, direct cost, labor cost, etc.
- Works closely with the project management team, executive management personnel, subcontractors, as well as occasional contact with clients.
- Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimation, cost analysis, and control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or for proposal estimating activities which require a moderate degree of technical skill and experience.
- Ensuring quality, accuracy, consistency, spend profile, performing change management, and transparency in all cost management deliverables.
- Take ownership of the cost control function and ensure integrity of the cost and forecast reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Construction Management, or related degree.
- 5-10 years of Project Cost experience.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in the construction industry.
- Knowledge of project development stages, procurement, project controls, and construction execution practices is required.
- Working knowledge of applicable computer software such as PMWeb or similar project portfolio management software, DataServ, Excel, JD Edwards, or related software programs.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Results oriented and deliver on customer commitments.
- PMP certification desirable.
Some Things You Should Know
- Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
- No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
- We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
- The pace is fast!
- This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.
Why Clayco?
- 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
- The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited100
- Turner & Townsend20
- Google10
- Thermo Fisher Scientific8
- Amazon5
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services144
- Construction & Real Estate42
- Technology & Software8
- Energy6
- Science & Research6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project cost manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, accounting, or a related field
- Proficiency in cost control software such as Primavera P6, SAP, or Oracle
- Experience with earned value management and cost performance reporting
- Familiarity with change order management and contract cost compliance
- PMI or AACE certification such as CCP, CEP, or PMP preferred
- Strong skills in cost forecasting, budget variance analysis, and financial reporting
Tips for Your Project Cost Manager Job Search
Quantify cost savings on your resume
Hiring managers for project cost manager roles want to see numbers, not duties. Replace phrases like 'managed project budgets' with the actual variance percentages you controlled or the dollar figures you brought in under budget across capital projects.
List your EVM and software proficiencies clearly
Earned value management, cost-loaded schedules, and tools like Primavera P6, SAP, and Oracle are screened by ATS systems before a human reads your resume. Put them in a dedicated skills section, not buried inside job descriptions.
Filter openings by project type and sector
Cost manager roles in oil and gas, federal construction, and commercial real estate require different compliance knowledge and contract types. Target openings that match the sector you have direct experience in so your resume reads as an exact fit.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project cost manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a change order scenario for interviews
Most project cost manager interviews include a scenario question about handling scope changes, budget overruns, or disputed change orders. Prepare a specific example from your experience that walks through how you identified the cost impact, documented it, and resolved it with stakeholders.
Negotiate using total project scope, not just title
When negotiating offers, anchor your ask to the total project value you will oversee, not just your years of experience. Cost managers on multi-hundred-million-dollar programs command different rates than those on smaller commercial builds, and framing it that way gives you concrete ground to stand on.
Project Cost Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project cost managers?
The companies hiring the most project cost managers right now include Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, Turner & Townsend, and Google, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is highest on large-scale infrastructure, energy, and federal construction programs.
How many project cost manager jobs are remote?
About 21% of project cost manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with remote work most common in roles focused on cost reporting, financial analysis, and systems-based cost control rather than field-facing or owner-representative positions that require on-site presence during active construction phases.
How do you become a project cost manager?
Start with a degree in construction management, engineering, accounting, or finance, then build hands-on experience in cost control, estimating, or project controls on capital projects. Earning an AACE certification such as the Cost Engineering Professional or a PMP credential strengthens your candidacy. Most project cost managers move up from cost engineer, estimator, or project controls analyst roles over several years of progressively larger project exposure.
Can you get a project cost manager job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level project cost manager or project controls analyst roles are a realistic starting point if you have a relevant degree and foundational skills in cost tracking or scheduling software. Internships on capital projects, experience with spreadsheet-based cost models, and coursework in construction finance or cost engineering all help you compete for junior roles before stepping into a full cost manager position.
What does the project cost manager interview process look like?
Interviews typically move through a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your project controls experience, and at least one technical round where you walk through how you handled budget variances, change orders, or cost forecasting on a real project. Panel interviews are common on larger programs and often include a project director or finance lead alongside the hiring manager.
Where can I find and apply to project cost manager jobs?
You can find and apply to project cost manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that match your sector experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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