Cost Manager
Finance / Accounting Phoenix , Arizona
Contract/CTH Mar 12, 2026
Finance / Accounting
Flux Resources is seeking a Cost Manager to join one of our semiconductor clients near Phoenix, AZ. This in a Contract role paying in the $55-$70/hr range.
Job Description:
Provides cost management services including invoice validation, cost forecasting and reporting, change management, close out administration, procurement management, earned value and value engineering.
- Prepares and issues periodic cost reports to senior technical staff.
- Reviews the cash flow prepared by junior technical staff and issues to senior technical staff.
- With minimal supervision, reviews all change orders in accordance with the client’s approval process.
- Reviews all invoices for the project and ensures that junior technical staff codes the invoices where applicable and forwards them to the client’s accounts payable department.
- With minimal supervision, provides procurement services for the client, where applicable, for construction and engineering services, including preparing RFP and bid analysis.
- Where applicable, overviews and reports to the client on contractor buyout of subcontract bid packages.
- Attends the bi-weekly cost meetings to review procurement status and change order status with the contractors and engineering teams.
- With minimal supervision, provides cost information on value engineering analysis.
- With minimal supervision, carries out an earned value analysis of the project on a periodic basis.
- Reviews the contractors close out administration and ensures that they meet their contractual requirements.
- Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
COMPLEXITY (Variety or uniqueness of tasks; relative difficulty or importance of work performed; size of unit supported, etc.):
Work involves conventional practice but may include a variety of complex features.
DECISION-MAKING (Supervision received; independent judgment or initiative; consequence of error):
Most assignments are performed independently. Makes decisions on technical problems and methods. Receives approval on proposed plans for projects and general direction as to results expected or on unusual problems.
WORK DIRECTION GIVEN TO OTHERS (Titles and number of personnel; type of direction given):
Supervises, gives work direction to, and/or reviews the work of junior technical staff and/or others who assist in specific assignments.
INTERNAL CONTACTS (Required interaction/relationship with others within the organization): Interfaces with senior technical staff and technical managers.
EXTERNAL CONTACTS (Required interaction/relationship with others outside the organization): Routinely interfaces with clients.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus four years relevant experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision making abilities. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
Experience with Primavera or Microsoft Projects is preferred.
Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
Must be a member of RICS or AACE or another relevant professional body
#LI-CR1
Job Description:
Provides cost management services including invoice validation, cost forecasting and reporting, change management, close out administration, procurement management, earned value and value engineering.
- Prepares and issues periodic cost reports to senior technical staff.
- Reviews the cash flow prepared by junior technical staff and issues to senior technical staff.
- With minimal supervision, reviews all change orders in accordance with the client’s approval process.
- Reviews all invoices for the project and ensures that junior technical staff codes the invoices where applicable and forwards them to the client’s accounts payable department.
- With minimal supervision, provides procurement services for the client, where applicable, for construction and engineering services, including preparing RFP and bid analysis.
- Where applicable, overviews and reports to the client on contractor buyout of subcontract bid packages.
- Attends the bi-weekly cost meetings to review procurement status and change order status with the contractors and engineering teams.
- With minimal supervision, provides cost information on value engineering analysis.
- With minimal supervision, carries out an earned value analysis of the project on a periodic basis.
- Reviews the contractors close out administration and ensures that they meet their contractual requirements.
- Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
COMPLEXITY (Variety or uniqueness of tasks; relative difficulty or importance of work performed; size of unit supported, etc.):
Work involves conventional practice but may include a variety of complex features.
DECISION-MAKING (Supervision received; independent judgment or initiative; consequence of error):
Most assignments are performed independently. Makes decisions on technical problems and methods. Receives approval on proposed plans for projects and general direction as to results expected or on unusual problems.
WORK DIRECTION GIVEN TO OTHERS (Titles and number of personnel; type of direction given):
Supervises, gives work direction to, and/or reviews the work of junior technical staff and/or others who assist in specific assignments.
INTERNAL CONTACTS (Required interaction/relationship with others within the organization): Interfaces with senior technical staff and technical managers.
EXTERNAL CONTACTS (Required interaction/relationship with others outside the organization): Routinely interfaces with clients.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus four years relevant experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision making abilities. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
Experience with Primavera or Microsoft Projects is preferred.
Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
Must be a member of RICS or AACE or another relevant professional body
#LI-CR1