Cost Assistant Manager

Assistant Cost Manager – Data Centre Construction

Location: United States

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Sector: Data Centres / Construction / Cost Management

TGS International Group is supporting a leading international engineering and construction organisation in the appointment of an Assistant Cost Manager to join its growing commercial team in the United States.

The business delivers large-scale, technically complex construction projects across sectors including Data Centres, Advanced Manufacturing, Logistics and Pharmaceutical facilities .

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their commercial career who wants to develop within cost management, quantity surveying and project controls , working alongside experienced Cost Managers and project teams.

The Role

As Assistant Cost Manager, you will support the commercial management of major construction projects from pre-construction through to completion.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development and management of project budgets and cost plans.
• Preparing cost reports, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Tracking committed costs, approved changes and forecast expenditure.
• Supporting cost-to-complete reporting.
• Reviewing subcontractor variations and change orders.
• Maintaining project change and variation logs.
• Supporting subcontractor procurement and tender evaluations.
• Assisting with bid comparisons and award recommendations.
• Supporting monthly commercial and financial reporting.
• Assisting with cash-flow forecasting and cost reconciliation.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Estimators, Cost Managers, Finance teams and subcontractors.
• Identifying potential commercial risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate project cost records and documentation.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Approximately 0–3 years' experience within construction, cost management, project controls, estimating, finance or a related field.
• Exposure to large-scale design-build or EPC projects would be advantageous.
• Experience or exposure to Data Centres, Advanced Manufacturing, Logistics or other technically complex construction projects is desirable.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• An interest in developing a long-term career within Cost Management / Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management .
• Experience with platforms such as CMiC, Procore, Viewpoint or similar would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual performance bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Opportunity to work on major technically complex construction projects.
• Clear opportunity to develop within an established commercial team.

If you’re an Assistant Cost Manager, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Junior Cost Manager or Project Controls professional looking to develop your career within major construction projects, we’d be interested in hearing from you.

• Apply directly or contact TGS International Group for a confidential discussion.