Cost Manager at Atkins North America, Inc. in Scottsdale, Arizona

Job Description:

Job Description

Cost Manager F+G

Why join us?

Our insert city team is growing! The Cost Manager provides cost management services including invoice validation, cost forecasting and reporting, change management, close out administration, procurement management, earned value and value engineering. This position is based out of Phoenix, AZ location and reports to the Technical Manager.

This is a full-time position with Faithful+Gould that comes with the opportunity to prove your true potential, provide expert services on world class projects, collaborate and grow with professional services experts, and receive an attractive compensation package with robust benefits.

About Us:

Faithful+Gould is a world leader in integrated project and program management consulting. We provide expert and professional management consulting services on a wide range of interesting and iconic projects with many high-profile clients across key business sectors and industries that include several Fortune 100 companies and notable Federal/State/City government agencies. Faithful+Gould ranked #9 largest Construction Management Company and #7 Program Management Company by Engineering News Record (ENR). Faithful+Gould was established in the U.K. in 1947, with its first USA office opening in 1992. We embody Constructive Expertise – It’s in our DNA!

How will you contribute to the team?

• Prepares and issues periodic cost reports to senior technical staff.


• Reviews the cash flow prepared by junior technical staff and issues to senior technical staff.


• With minimal supervision, reviews all change orders in accordance with the client’s approval process.


• Reviews all invoices for the project and ensures that junior technical staff codes the invoices where applicable and forwards them to the client’s accounts payable department.


• With minimal supervision, provides procurement services for the client, where applicable, for construction and engineering services, including preparing RFP and bid analysis.


• Where applicable, overviews and reports to the client on contractor buyout of subcontract bid packages.


• Attends the bi-weekly cost meetings to review procurement status and change order status with the contractors and engineering teams.


• With minimal supervision, provides cost information on value engineering analysis.


• With minimal supervision, carries out an earned value analysis of the project on a periodic basis.


• Reviews the contractors close out administration and ensures that they meet their contractual requirements.


• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.


• Complexity - Work involves conventional practice but may include a variety of complex features.


• Decision-making - Most assignments are performed solitarily. Makes sound judgements on technical problems and methods. Receives approval on proposed plans for projects and general direction as to results expected or on unusual problems.


• Work direction given to others - Supervises, gives work direction to, and/or reviews the work of junior technical staff and/or others who assist in specific assignments.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus four years relevant experience.


• Must be a member of RICS or AACE or another relevant professional body.


• Experience with Primavera or Microsoft Projects is preferred.


• Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.


• Must be highly articulate, have clear and logical approach to problem solving, and strong choice-making abilities.  Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.

What we offer at Faithful+Gould:

• Opportunity to work on projects of various sizes and levels of complexity for globally renowned clients.


• Strong team of expert, professional peers to mentor and grow with.


• Competitive salary.


• Flexible work schedules.


• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.


• Group Insurance.


• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a tuition reimbursement program.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
At every stage, we have the right support and training to help you learn and acquire what you need to succeed. We seek results-oriented problem solvers, creative thinkers, and performance-driven professionals who are ready to work on exciting projects and rewarding opportunities as a part of their exceptional career.

Faithful+Gould is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.

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