At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Cost Manager!
Your work environment at EXP
We are seeking a skilled Cost Manager with a strong background in life science construction projects to join our growing team. You will play a key role in managing project budgets, cost reporting, estimate reviews, and financial controls across large-scale capital projects in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
Manage project budgets from concept through closeoutConduct cost estimate reviews, reconciliations, and value engineering exercisesTrack and forecast committed and actual costs against budgetPrepare and maintain detailed cost reports and dashboardsSupport procurement, bid leveling, and contract cost analysisReview and manage change orders, invoices, and payment applicationsProvide risk and trend analysis related to cost impactsCollaborate with project teams, vendors, and clients to drive financial performance
The Skills, Knowledge and Abilities We Seek
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field5+ years of experience in construction cost managementProven experience on life science or pharmaceutical projects (CDMO, biotech, cGMP facilities, etc.)Strong understanding of cost controls, capital planning, and project lifecyclesProficiency with Excel and cost systems (e.g., Unifier, Procore, or Prism)Familiarity with SAP or ERP systems is a plusExcellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
The pay range for this role is $100,000 to $160,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.