Cost Manager

D.A. Collins Companies

Cost Manager

269 Ballard Road Wilton, New York United States

The D.A. Collins Family of Companies has brought safety, quality and productivity to industrial, infrastructure, highway, and bridge construction for over 75 years. We are seeking a reliable individual for a position as a Cost Manager to join a dedicated and hard-working team in our Wilton, NY Headquarters.

Great benefit package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and a company-funded retirement plan. Please include your résumé and cover letter with your application.

The Cost Manager is responsible for leading the cost engineering function, ensuring accurate project financial reporting, consistent forecasting practices, and strong cost controls execution across all projects. This role oversees the Cost Engineer I–III team while maintaining direct involvement in project financial oversight, particularly on large, complex, or high-risk projects.

Working closely with project teams and leadership, the Cost Manager provides visibility into project financial performance, supports decision-making, and drives consistency and improvement in cost controls processes.

Upon acceptance of offer, we will coordinate new hire paperwork and pre-employment substance abuse screening (Drug Free Employer).

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Lead and manage the Cost Engineer I–III team, including workload coordination, performance oversight, and professional development Review and validate project cost reports and revenue projections for accuracy and consistency Oversee cost controls execution across all active projects Lead or support cost engineering efforts on large, complex, or high-risk projects Develop, review, and challenge project cost and revenue forecasts Identify financial risks, trends, and opportunities across the project portfolio Ensure alignment between cost, quantities, production, and schedule Support and participate in project and executive-level financial review meetings Maintain and oversee project cost records, including contracts, change orders, budget transfers, and cost adjustments Ensure timely and accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting Establish and enforce standard processes for cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting Identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency and consistency in cost controls workflows Collaborate with estimating, accounting, and operations to ensure alignment across project financial functions Support development and implementation of reporting tools, dashboards, and system improvements Mentor and develop Cost Engineer team members, promoting consistency and continuous improvement