Cost Manager | Owner’s Representative
📍 New York | Office Fit-Out, Retail, Hotels & Hospitality
💰 $110,000 – $135,000 + Bonus

Capstone is partnering with a well-established owner’s representative business in New York, seeking a Cost Manager to join their growing Business & Commercial (Variable) team. An opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of office fit-outs, retail, hotel, and hospitality projects.

As a Cost Manager, you will be embedded in live projects, collaborating closely with business partners, directors, and client teams. This position allows for real influence over project costing, tracking, and commercial management from early planning through delivery.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Managing project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and cost reporting

- Tracking cost movements, variations, and risks across live projects

- Supporting procurement strategies and commercial decision-making

- Providing clear cost and commercial insight in collaboration with project managers and directors

- Reviewing invoices, monitoring cash flow, and supporting payment
processes

- Assisting with monthly reporting and reconciliations

- Acting as a trusted commercial point of contact across the project team

What We’re Looking For:
- 4–10 years of experience
- Quantity Surveying degree required
- Experience in a Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor, or similar commercial role
- Background in construction or real estate, ideally within office interiors, retail, hospitality, or hotels
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and pragmatism
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with cost management or project controls systems
- Stable career history (no frequent job moves)
- UK or Australian passport holders
- Single or married candidates (visa purposes)

This role offers direct exposure to business partners, directors, and clients, with hands-on involvement in live projects. If you are seeking a commercial, client-facing role in New York with significant responsibility and opportunities for progression, this position is worth considering. 

Reach out to: C.botes@capstone-recruitment.com