Project Cost Manager Jobs in Arkansas
Project Cost Manager jobs in Arkansas are open across Bentonville, Little Rock, and Rogers and other Arkansas metros, with employers like Walmart, McDonald's, and Garver hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Olsson provides multidisciplinary, preliminary, and construction design services for mixed-use, commercial, and residential land development projects, along with industrial, sports, schools, and other site development types. The project manager role serves as a lead project manager for the team, ensuring successful project deliverables and completion for complex and high-priority projects that may span across multiple teams. This position provides project management direction to the team and ensures quality execution of key projects that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- Develops project scopes, schedules, and budgets and tracks progress to manage the financial success of projects and ensure timely completion.
- Manages complex contract negotiations.
- Leads the execution of project plans by assembling and managing project teams, coordinating availability of internal resources, and assigning individual responsibilities ensuring technical skills, capabilities, and expertise align with project objectives.
- Monitors progress and measures project performance, ensuring deliverables fall within established scope, schedule, and budget.
- Manages change requests, executes risk management techniques, and implements strategies to minimize negative financial impact to the project.
- Coordinates detailed reviews of technical work to ensure high-quality work is being performed and the terms, conditions, and specifications outlined in the project contract are being fulfilled.
- Maintains an ongoing positive relationship with clients and focuses on exceptional client service to secure future work.
- Documents all project deliverables and maintains comprehensive records including correspondence, design plans, and other project related files.
- Mentors staff within the team on project management best practices utilizing Olsson Project Management programs and other project support services resources.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Project management experience including scope, schedule, and budget control
- 8+ years of experience in site design and development
- Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE)
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
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Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the "CCPA"), this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.
For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
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Project Cost Manager Job Market in Arkansas
A snapshot from current Arkansas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Walmart259

- McDonald's24

- Garver18

- Crossland Construction Company16

- KFC14

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail293
- Consulting & Professional Services65
- Food & Beverage48
- Construction & Real Estate44
- Healthcare & Medical Services25
What Arkansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project cost manager jobs across Arkansas.
- 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
Project Cost Manager Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How many project cost manager jobs are there in Arkansas?
There are 625+ project cost manager openings in Arkansas on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Bentonville, Little Rock, and Rogers. New positions post regularly as employers across Arkansas hire.
How much do project cost managers make in Arkansas?
Project cost managers in Arkansas earn a median of about $77,170 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $47,620 for the lowest 10% to over $133,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Arkansas cities have the most project cost manager jobs?
Bentonville, Little Rock, and Rogers have the most project cost manager openings in Arkansas right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire project cost managers in Arkansas?
Employers hiring project cost managers in Arkansas include Walmart, McDonald's, and Garver, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote project cost manager jobs in Arkansas?
Yes. About 6% of project cost manager openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Arkansas metros.
How do I apply for project cost manager jobs in Arkansas?
You can apply to project cost manager jobs in Arkansas directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Arkansas location, then apply to each one that fits.
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