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Project Cost Manager Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Senior Cost Manager

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$108K - $145K/yr

Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to your team * Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost ...

Senior Cost Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$108K - $145K/yr

Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to your team * Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost ...

Cost Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

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This includes estimating costs, budgeting, and ensuring that the project remains on budget throughout its lifecycle. The Cost Manager will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers ...

Senior Cost Manager

Dallas, TX · Hybrid

$108K - $145K/yr

Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to your team * Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost ...

Senior Cost Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$108K - $145K/yr

Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to your team * Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost ...

Cost Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$84K - $112K/yr

Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost documentation and timely communication * Actively participate in the tender/bid process--from initial tender/bid ...

Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to your team * Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost ...

Senior Cost Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

$108K - $145K/yr

Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to your team * Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost ...

Cost Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

This includes estimating costs, budgeting, and ensuring that the project remains on budget throughout its lifecycle. The Cost Manager will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers ...

Cost Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$84K - $112K/yr

Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost documentation and timely communication * Actively participate in the tender/bid process--from initial tender/bid ...

Cost Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

$84K - $112K/yr

Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost documentation and timely communication * Actively participate in the tender/bid process-from initial tender/bid ...

Cost Manager, Mission Critical

Austin, TX · On-site

$115K - $165K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead the full-cycle cost management of projects, establishing and maintaining robust cost controls from concept through completion. * Conduct scope definition workshops with clients to develop ...

Cost Manager, Mission Critical

Dallas, TX

$115K - $165K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead the full-cycle cost management of projects, establishing and maintaining robust cost controls from concept through completion. * Conduct scope definition workshops with clients to develop ...

Senior Mechanical Cost Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$96K - $121K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role will establish, develop, and implement project cost management procedures tailored to client requirements, U.S. construction practices, and Atkinsrealis standards. The position requires ...

The Senior Cost Manager should have the ability to identify opportunities within a project that will add value and help successfully accomplish the client's desired project outcome. Truth. Trust.

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How much do project cost manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for project cost manager in Texas is $99,693.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,200.00 and $113,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a project cost manager do?

A Project Cost Manager is responsible for overseeing and controlling the budget and costs associated with a construction or development project. Their main duties include estimating project costs, preparing budgets, monitoring expenses, and ensuring that the project remains within financial constraints. They work closely with project managers, engineers, and contractors to analyze costs, identify potential savings, and report on financial progress. By managing resources efficiently, they help prevent cost overruns and contribute to the overall success of the project.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a project cost manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Project Cost Manager, you need strong analytical skills, a background in finance or quantity surveying, and typically a relevant degree or professional certification such as RICS or AACE. Familiarity with cost estimating software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and project management tools like MS Project or Primavera is common. Excellent communication, negotiation, and attention to detail help build trust and ensure accurate reporting. These skills are crucial to control budgets, minimize financial risks, and deliver projects on time and within scope.

What are some common challenges faced by project cost managers when working on large-scale construction projects?

Project Cost Managers often encounter challenges such as managing budget overruns due to unexpected site conditions, fluctuating material costs, and changes in project scope. Coordinating with multiple stakeholders—like architects, engineers, and contractors—requires strong communication and negotiation skills to ensure costs remain within agreed limits. Maintaining up-to-date cost forecasts and reporting can be demanding, especially when timelines are tight and project details evolve rapidly. Successfully navigating these challenges is key to ensuring a project's financial health and client satisfaction.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Project Cost Manager jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Project Cost Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Project Cost Manager job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,693 per year, or $47.9 per hour.

Senior Cost Manager

Linesight

Houston, TX • On-site, Remote

$108K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Overview

 As a Senior Cost Managerat Linesight, you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will gain vast industry experience that will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. You will be mentored and supported by industry leaders and given the tools to grow. You will also be involved in and contribute to our business strategy as we continue to evolve. For us lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients.

The Opportunity

In this role you will: 

  • Actively participate in the tender/bid process--from initial tender/bid documentation through analysis and reporting
  • Manage the change management process - identifying, analyzing, approving, and implementing changes that affect the project cost
  • Analyse tenders/bids to ensure client value for money
  • Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts, including the handling of any claims to ensure the client gets best value from works undertaken
  • Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments
  • Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to your team
  • Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost documentation and timely communication
  • Support the settlement of construction disputes/loss and expense claims with transparency
  • Foster top performance and growth for your employees via excellent mentorship and leadership 

We would love to hear from you if you: 

  • Have experience as a Senior Cost Manager, ideally from a consultancy background
  • Have experience in pre-contract cost management while being experienced in budget control, cost planning, preparing and initiating change forms for discussion with other project stakeholders while being knowledgeable on alternative construction materials
  • Are chartered or are on the path to complete it. We can help
  • Have a degree or comparable experience in a project management or construction discipline
  • Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing
  • Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines
  • Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun 

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.

The salary range for this role is between $108,000 to $145,067 but actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set and education.

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About us

Linesight is a highly successful global project and cost management consultancy that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. You see we're not like the others. We're different. Unique. It's our fresh thinking and focus on what matters that has led to our evolving. We are on a journey working in some of the most exciting innovative sectors with some of the world's most prestigious companies delivering major projects that deliver a more sustainable built environment.We have an open culture and a flat structure where you can expect to be treated with genuine care, respect, and empathy. With Linesight, you can truly discover the power of team!  

Diversity, inclusion and accessibility   

Linesight is committed to transparent, equal opportunity employment practices. We are building a diverse and inclusive organisation, accessible to all, based on having a safe culture which enables all our people to be their true selves. We are a people business, and we understand that the more inclusive we are, the happier our people and better our work will be. We will ensure that individuals with disability are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or recruitment process and are accommodated in the workplace. If you require assistance or accommodation of any kind, please mention this in your application, we would love to hear from you! 

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