Senior Cost Manager
Job Location:
Seattle, WA - USA
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Job Summary
About Us:
Consertus is a global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep human expertise with advanced digital tools to deliver smarter faster and more sustainable outcomes. Headquartered in Miami Florida and supported by a team of more than 1000 professionals worldwide we help clients plan execute and optimize large-scale capital programs.
Our integrated services span digital advisory and delivery empowering organizations to navigate complexity manage risk and achieve strategic goals in sectors including aviation transportation transit water healthcare energy education government commercial life sciences and technology.
At Consertus we celebrate individual strengths foster strong relationships and promote flexibility in how and where we work. Join us to grow your career develop your skills and make a lasting impact as we transform how the world is built.
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About this Role:
Consertus is seeking a Senior Cost Manager (Healthcare Capital Programs) based in Seattle WA. This role is responsible for leading all aspects of construction cost management across a portfolio of healthcare-related capital projects including hospitals clinics and infrastructure improvements.
The Senior Cost Manager will own project budgets committed costs forecasts cash flow and change management from preconstruction through closeout. This individual will serve as the primary financial steward for assigned projects ensuring cost transparency forecast accuracy and proactive risk management while providing executive-ready reporting and recommendations.
The ideal candidate combines strong construction cost management expertise with the ability to communicate complex financial information to project teams clients and executive stakeholders.
Lead cost management activities for healthcare construction and infrastructure projects.
Own project budgets committed costs forecasts at completion (EAC) cash flow projections and cost reporting.
Develop and maintain accurate cost-to-complete forecasts throughout project lifecycles.
Establish and maintain consistent cost coding structures and work breakdown structures (WBS).
Analyze budget variances and explain forecast drivers to project teams and executive leadership.
Lead project cost change control processes including evaluation of scope design and phasing changes.
Maintain change logs cost trend logs and contingency tracking tools.
Assess cost risks escalation impacts and contingency exposure.
Recommend mitigation strategies and recovery plans to maintain budget objectives.
Prepare executive-level weekly and monthly cost reports and financial narratives.
Communicate key cost drivers budget variances risks opportunities and required decisions.
Ensure cost governance processes are consistently applied across assigned projects.
Support compliance with owner requirements and audit standards.
Reconcile contractor and consultant cost reports with client and company systems.
Review and validate pay applications invoices accruals and supporting documentation.
Establish and maintain a single source of truth for project financial data.
Support owner audits and financial closeout activities.
Partner with Project Managers Accounting teams contractors consultants and client representatives.
Lead cost review meetings and drive timely resolution of financial issues.
Support project closeout efforts including final account reconciliation and lessons learned.
Promote continuous improvement of cost management processes templates and reporting standards.
Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Finance Accounting or a related field.
7 years of progressive experience in construction cost management cost engineering or project financial management.
Experience supporting healthcare institutional or large-scale infrastructure capital programs.
Demonstrated ownership of project budgets forecasts committed costs and cash flow management.
Strong knowledge of:
Construction accounting principles
Cost forecasting methodologies
Cost governance and controls
Cost coding structures and audit requirements
Experience managing:
Change control
Trend tracking
Risk management
Contingency planning
Proficiency with cost management systems reporting tools and dashboards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Familiarity with active healthcare campus environments and associated constraints including infection control and phased construction.
Professional certifications such as:
Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Working Hours: On-Site Full-Time Exempt
Compensation Range: $130-$180K annually depending on skills experience and education.
Whats In It For You
Comprehensive health coverage (medical dental and vision)
Company-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) with day-one eligibility. We contribute dollar for dollar up to the first 3% of your contributions. Then we match 50% for the next 2% of your contributions.
Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days growing up to 25
Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development
How to Apply:
If youre passionate about this role wed love to hear from you. Apply today!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Consertus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities and we do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin disability age veteran status or any other protected status.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Consertus provides full-service capital project, program & construction management, with 30+ years of experience serving private & public clients effectively.
