Cost Managers Various Levels

Gardiner & Theobald LLC · New York

FULL TIME

Job Description

About G&T:

Gardiner & Theobald is an independent global consultancy offering a range of services to the construction and property industry, including project, cost, and construction management. We work with clients worldwide, finding solutions that exceed expectations and add value to projects.

Our beginnings can be traced back to London in 1835, when the practice was founded. With 180 years of history and heritage, we are proud to remain an independent consultancy. Gardiner and Theobald LLC. Headquartered in New York City, operates across the U.S with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Austin, Dallas, Tampa, Miami, Massachusetts, and Chicago. With a commitment to independence, we have retained our consultancy status while delivering innovative solutions that add substantial value to high-profile projects. In North America, Gardiner & Theobald Inc. has a proven track record spanning over 25 years and has overseen projects exceeding a combined value of $35 billion.

About the Role

Gardiner & Theobald is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cost Management professional to join our growing team. This role may be filled at the Cost Manager, Senior Cost Manager, Associate Director, Senior Associate Director, or Director level, depending on experience and qualifications.

The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in managing cost management services across a diverse portfolio of projects, including office interiors, hospitality, and residential developments. This position combines hands-on project delivery with team leadership, client relationship management, and business development responsibilities.

About The Candidate

The ideal candidate is a driven, strategic, and collaborative professional with a strong background in cost management and project delivery within the built environment. They bring a proven ability to manage complex projects, build trusted client relationships, and lead teams with confidence and integrity.

They are comfortable balancing big-picture strategy with hands-on execution and thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This individual demonstrates sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving projects and business needs.

At every level, the successful candidate

Takes ownership of their work and delivers consistently high-quality results

Builds strong, long-term relationships with clients and colleagues

Communicates clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and commercial awareness

Contributes positively to team culture and collaboration

Shows a commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement

Independently manages day-to-day project deliverables with minimal supervision.

Prepares estimates, cost plans, cost reports, cash flows, value engineering reports, and other cost management documentation.

Builds strong client relationships through consistent communication.

Demonstrates a solid understanding of market rates, construction technology, MEP systems, and construction scheduling.

Contributes to project success through proactive problem-solving and financial risk management.

Continues developing technical expertise and takes increasing ownership of projects.

Mentors junior team members when appropriate.

At the

Senior Cost Manager

level, the candidate independently manages projects across multiple stages, delivering high-quality cost documentation, including estimates, cost plans, and reports, with minimal oversight. They demonstrate strong knowledge of market rates and cost economics, build and maintain client relationships through consistent delivery and communication, and mentor junior staff while supporting team development.

At the

Associate Director level

, the candidate is developing leadership capabilities, managing projects independently, and supporting team and business development efforts.

At the

Senior Associate Director level

, the candidate demonstrates advanced leadership, oversees complex projects and teams, and plays an active role in growing client relationships and business opportunities.

At the

Director level

, the candidate is a strategic leader and trusted advisor who drives business growth, mentors senior staff, shapes operational excellence, and contributes to the long-term vision and success of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Cost Management

Lead the execution of multiple projects of varying size and complexity

Own project budgets, cost plans, forecasting, and reporting

Oversee day-to-day project delivery and ensure high-quality outputs

Manage multiple projects simultaneously with autonomy and accountability

Prepare and present reports, cost plans, and recommendations to clients

Support lease reviews, contracts, and consultant coordination

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop junior and mid-level team members

Delegate effectively while maintaining oversight of project outcomes

Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and staff development

Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture

Client & Business Development

Build and maintain strong client relationships

Act as a trusted advisor to clients and project stakeholders

Lead client meetings and presentations

Support or lead business development efforts, including proposals and interviews

Identify opportunities for repeat business and expanded services

Operational & Strategic Contributions

Manage commercial aspects of projects, including fee tracking, forecasting, and additional services

Support or lead business planning, process improvements, and internal initiatives

Contribute to leadership development and firm-wide best practices

Represent G&T professionally in the market and industry

Knowledge, Skills, and

Experience

Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, finance, or related field

5–10+ years

of relevant industry experience (level dependent)

2–5+ years of team leadership experience

(level dependent)

Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project experience preferred

RICS certification preferred for senior-level candidates

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Physical Requirements

Attend weekly project meetings on active construction sites

In office 4-days a week

Core Competencies

Customer Focus-

Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

Manages Complexity-

Making sense of complex, high-quantity, and sometimes contradictory information

Cultivates Innovation-

Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful

Develops Talent-

Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals

Organizational Savvy-

Manoeuvring comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics

Company	Gardiner & Theobald LLC
Location	New York
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified

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