Cost Manager

Location: Dallas, TX (On-Site)

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial success of complex, high-impact construction projects? Our client, a rapidly growing consultancy at the intersection of construction and technology, is seeking a driven Cost Manager to support mission-critical infrastructure initiatives. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that partners with top-tier developers and owners on cutting-edge projects, bringing innovation, data-driven insight, and operational excellence to every phase of the build lifecycle.

What You Will Do:

• Lead comprehensive cost management efforts across the full project lifecycle, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all cost-related activities, enabling project leaders to focus on execution, quality, and delivery.
• Partner closely with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on financial goals and performance.
• Oversee cost tracking across prime contracts and subcontractor scopes.
• Evaluate and enhance tools and systems, including construction management platforms, to improve reporting accuracy and workflow efficiency.
• Support seamless coordination between preconstruction, construction, and operations teams to maintain financial continuity.
• Manage key cost functions such as budget development, cash flow tracking, invoice review, billing coordination, and purchase order management.
• Administer and evaluate change orders, ensuring proper documentation and financial impact analysis.

What You Bring:

• Experience managing costs on large-scale, complex construction projects, ideally within mission-critical or highly technical environments.
• Strong understanding of cost drivers across construction disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure systems.
• Familiarity with market conditions, including labor, materials, and supply chain dynamics.
• Proven ability to integrate cost management with scheduling, procurement, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience supporting contract administration, including change management and invoicing processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to diverse stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Preferred Background:

• Experience supporting data center or similarly complex infrastructure projects.
•  Exposure to phased or fast-track construction delivery methods.

Why This Opportunity:

• Join a high-growth organization working on impactful, large-scale projects.
• Collaborate with industry leaders and forward-thinking teams.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Strong emphasis on professional development and career advancement.
• Culture that values innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to transformative projects, we encourage you to apply.

About Blue Signal:  

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