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Director, Cost Management

Sacramento, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The cost team delivers solutions to clients in the areas of conceptual estimating, budget ... We are hiring a Director, Cost Management in our Roseville, CA office. In this role, you will ...

Cost Estimator

Arlington, VA ยท On-site

$150K - $160K/yr

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  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Director, assigned planning manager, and/or Project Director, depending on the current phase of ... Word; Outlook, and Cost Estimating software. * Understanding of the methods and techniques of ...

Cost Analyst/Estimator, Senior

Dayton, OH ยท On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Provide direct cost estimating and analysis assistance to the Government's formal Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) process. * In recognition of the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 and ...

Director, Cost Management

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$172K - $242K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... We're seeking a Director of Cost Management to support a life sciences client in South San ... Provide quality assurance to cost estimates before submittal to clients. * Provide suggestions to ...

Provide direct cost estimating and analysis assistance to the Government's formal Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) process. * In recognition of the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 and ...

Senior Cost Analyst (NCA)

Arlington, VA ยท On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Overview Senior level position providing direct cost estimating analysis to the Department of the Navy (DON) Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Financial Management and Comptroller, (OASN ...

Director, Cost Management

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$172K - $242K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... We're seeking a Director of Cost Management to support a life sciences client in South San ... Provide quality assurance to cost estimates before submittal to clients. * Provide suggestions to ...

Deputy Director-Cost Engineering

Seattle, WA ยท Hybrid

$133K - $245K/yr

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  • Life

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All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost. * Tuition Reimbursement: Sound ... Under the general direction of the Director of Scheduling, Estimating, Risk & VE (SERVE), directs ...

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How much do director cost estimating jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for director cost estimating in the United States is $90,232.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $117,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Cost Estimating vs Cost Estimator?

AspectDirector Cost EstimatingCost Estimator
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field; often with professional certifications like CPC or AACE certificationsTypically an associate or bachelor's degree; certifications like CPC or AACE are common but not always required
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages large projects, and collaborates with executives in construction, engineering, or manufacturing industriesPerforms detailed cost calculations, prepares estimates, and supports project teams in similar industries
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by large construction firms, engineering companies, and project management organizationsFound across construction, manufacturing, and engineering firms, often as entry to mid-level roles

The main difference is that the Director Cost Estimating oversees the entire estimating department and strategic planning, while the Cost Estimator focuses on preparing detailed cost estimates for specific projects. The director has broader responsibilities, including team management and high-level decision-making.

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Infographic showing various Director Cost Estimating job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,232 per year, or $43.4 per hour.

Director, Cost Management

Cumming Management Group, Inc.

Sacramento, CA โ€ข On-site

$146 - $205/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless! In this role, you will be a member of our highly reputable cost management and estimating team. The cost team delivers solutions to clients in the areas of conceptual estimating, budget development, cost planning, feasibility studies, value management, economic forecasting, milestone reports, pre- and post-contract auditing, change order review and reconciliation, BIM 5D cost modeling, LEED cost analysis, life cycle costing, and more. We encourage you to research us to learn more about our outstanding reputation within this service line. We are hiring a Director, Cost Management in our Roseville, CA office. In this role, you will provide full life cycle cost management with a heavier focus on preconstruction. You will provide organic business development support, building the trust from both internal and external stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects; ranging from education, office, civil, and healthcare. Come join our team!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Consult executive level existing clientele, showcasing the services that have made Cumming an industry leader by consistently making client needs top priority.
  • Increase services to existing clientele by providing solutions to their issues and develop new revenue generating business.
  • Actively participate in the recruitment and development of diverse and talented team members.
  • Partner with other Cumming service line leaders with the goal of providing an integrated project approach to clients and setting Cumming apart from competitors.
  • Prepare fee proposals and negotiate professional services agreements.
  • Provide quality assurance to cost estimates before submittal to clients.
  • Provide suggestions to Cumming senior leadership on cost management operations as well as company, regional, and sector goal setting.
  • Oversee quality of team output and coach for excellent performance.
  • Vigorously grow revenue in diverse service offering or markets.
  • Accountable for fiscal performance in accordance with company goals.
  • Provides timely business reporting for forecasts, and others as required.
  • Interprets company results and P&L for area of responsibility and provides reporting to senior management.
  • Mentors and leads team development.
  • Approves invoices and pursues, with F&A, Accounts receivable.
  • Sets strategy for business development and marketing.
  • Provide organizational leadership in area of responsibility.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Attendance at work during normal business hours.
Knowledge & Skills Required:
  • Emerging leadership skills and client responsiveness.
  • Provide input on functional strategies and lead execution by designing programs.
  • Proactively influence changes; thinking through issue trends and scalable solutions that further organizational goals.
  • Identify and drive accountabilities.
  • Nurture regional/global team member and client relationships.
  • Identify resources to keep current and network externally.
  • Mentor/develop key team members (may be outside the chain of command).
  • Demonstrate solid managerial abilities.
  • Proven business development growth skills.
Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Education: BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field
  • Experience: 9 to 12 years in Cost & Commercial Management; 5+ years leading client expectations and managing a business unit.
  • Preferred Certification: Professional accreditation โ€“ MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent #LI-EG1

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group's policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity. All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time role is $146,400.00-$204,933.36 per year.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget.

Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each clientโ€™s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a projectโ€™s development.

Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results.

Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 3,000+ team members โ€“ including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group's policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity. All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

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