Cost Management Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Establishment and Implementation of Cost Management Systems: Develop and refine comprehensive lifecycle cost management systems, processes, and standards tailored to the characteristics of U.S. projects.
• End-to-End Cost Control: Responsible for investment estimation, budgeting, and budget review for projects. Implement dynamic cost monitoring to promptly identify deviations and drive corrective actions.
• Contract and Procurement Cost Management: Participate in contract negotiations, review subcontractor and supplier quotations, manage cost evaluations for contract changes, and approve progress payments.
• Cost Analysis and Optimization: Regularly prepare cost reports, conduct thematic analyses and value engineering, and propose feasible solutions for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Cross-Departmental and Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Maintain effective communication with U.S. project teams, China headquarters, local partners, and government authorities to ensure accurate and timely synchronization of cost-related information.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Identify cost-related risks in projects, formulate response strategies, and ensure all cost-related activities comply with local U.S. regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering Cost, Engineering Management, Civil Engineering, Finance, or related fields.
• At least 8 years of experience in engineering project cost management, including a minimum of 3 years in a cost management role on overseas projects with large-scale enterprises.
• Familiarity with international engineering cost standards (e.g., AACE, RICS) and management processes, with hands-on experience in full lifecycle cost control for overseas projects.
• Proficiency in at least one internationally recognized cost management software (e.g., CostX, WinEst), along with strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Fluency in both Chinese and English, capable of professional written and verbal communication, and able to prepare cost reports and conduct business exchanges in English.
• High sense of responsibility, integrity, adaptability to cross-cultural work environments, and ability to handle work pressure.
• Possession of relevant certifications such as Certified Cost Engineer (China), PMP, or CPC is preferred.
• Willingness to work in China for the first year, followed by long-term assignment to the United States.