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Clayco

Project Cost Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

The Role We Want You For As a Project Cost Manager, you will be assisting in the development and management of the project financial strategy. You will be working directly with the project management ...

Clayco

Project Cost Manager

Phoenix, AZ

The Role We Want You For As a Project Cost Manager, you will be assisting in the development and management of the project financial strategy. You will be working directly with the project management ...

Clayco

Project Cost Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

The Role We Want You For As a Project Cost Manager, you will be assisting in the development and management of the project financial strategy. You will be working directly with the project management ...

Sky Mavis

Project Cost Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

The Role We Want You For As a Project Cost Manager, you will be assisting in the development and management of the project financial strategy. You will be working directly with the project management ...

Clayco

Project Cost Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

The Role We Want You For As a Project Cost Manager, you will be assisting in the development and management of the project financial strategy. You will be working directly with the project management ...

Clayco

Project Cost Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

The Role We Want You For As a Project Cost Manager, you will be assisting in the development and management of the project financial strategy. You will be working directly with the project management ...

Clayco

Project Cost Manager

Phoenix, AZ

The Role We Want You For As a Project Cost Manager, you will be assisting in the development and management of the project financial strategy. You will be working directly with the project management ...

Clayco

Project Cost Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

You will be working directly with the project management team to manage the project budget, costs ... Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimation, cost analysis, and control activities for ...

Clayco

Project Cost Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

You will be working directly with the project management team to manage the project budget, costs ... Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimation, cost analysis, and control activities for ...

Clayco

Project Cost Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

You will be working directly with the project management team to manage the project budget, costs ... Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimation, cost analysis, and control activities for ...

Clayco

Project Cost Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

You will be working directly with the project management team to manage the project budget, costs ... Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimation, cost analysis, and control activities for ...

Clayco

Project Cost Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

You will be working directly with the project management team to manage the project budget, costs ... Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimation, cost analysis, and control activities for ...

Clayco

Project Cost Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

You will be working directly with the project management team to manage the project budget, costs ... Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimation, cost analysis, and control activities for ...

OMC

Senior Project Cost Engineer

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$96K - $125K/yr

ABOUT US Okland is a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more ... Own and optimize end‑to‑end project cost workflows, including: * Budgets * Cost codes

Technibus, Inc.

Project Cost Analyst

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

The PCA manages all project cost accounting, inventory accounting and revenue recognition. * The PCA routinely participates in cost review meetings with project team. * The PCA coordinates and ...

OMC

Senior Project Cost Engineer

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$96K - $125K/yr

ABOUT US Okland is a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more ... Own and optimize end‑to‑end project cost workflows, including: * Budgets * Cost codes

IES Communications

Project Cost Analyst

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$66K/yr

The PCA manages all project cost accounting, inventory accounting and revenue recognition * The PCA routinely participates in cost review meetings with project team. * The PCA coordinates and directs ...

Linesight

Senior Cost Manager

Tempe, AZ · 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 ...

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How much do project cost manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for project cost manager in Gilbert, AZ is $106,665.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,200.00 and $121,100.00 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.

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Infographic showing various Project Cost Manager job openings in Gilbert, AZ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,665 per year, or $51.3 per hour.

Project Cost Manager

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Clayco
Construction • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Clayco rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

About Us
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.
The Role We Want You For
As a Project Cost Manager, you will be assisting in the development and management of the project financial strategy. You will be working directly with the project management team to manage the project budget, costs, change orders, pricing requests, billings, and forecasts. You will be responsible for generating and maintaining reports that provide information to different groups, work with the management team to identify variances, risks and maintain quality control processes to improve project cost procedures and ensuring conformity with management's strategy.
The Specifics of the Role
  • Works with all project disciplines to ensure understanding of total project cost budget allowances and targets.
  • Review project documents and specifications to accurately identify, develop and track request of change orders (owner and subcontractor related), baseline estimates, potential risk exposures while communicating potential impacts to the financial targets, schedule, and overall project management process.
  • Works closely with the accounting department to ensure the correct integration of all information needed to ensure accuracy in billings, payment applications, change orders, direct cost, labor cost, etc.
  • Works closely with the project management team, executive management personnel, subcontractors, as well as occasional contact with clients.
  • Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimation, cost analysis, and control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or for proposal estimating activities which require a moderate degree of technical skill and experience.
  • Ensuring quality, accuracy, consistency, spend profile, performing change management, and transparency in all cost management deliverables.
  • Take ownership of the cost control function and ensure integrity of the cost and forecast reporting.

Requirements
  • Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Construction Management, or related degree.
  • 5-10 years of Project Cost experience.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in the construction industry.
  • Knowledge of project development stages, procurement, project controls, and construction execution practices is required.
  • Working knowledge of applicable computer software such as PMWeb or similar project portfolio management software, DataServ, Excel, JD Edwards, or related software programs.
  • Effective problem-solving skills.
  • Results oriented and deliver on customer commitments.
  • PMP certification desirable.

Some Things You Should Know
  • Our clients and projects are nationwide - Travel will be required.
  • No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
  • We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
  • The pace is fast!
  • This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?
  • 2025 Best Places to Work - St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
  • 2025 ENR Top 400 - Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
  • 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms - Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
  • 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors - Green Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation
  • The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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