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Robert Half Cost Mgmt Consultant in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Description
We are looking for a Cost Mgmt Consultant to support real estate and construction projects in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. This is an onsite Contract position focused on guiding cost controls, budget planning, documentation, and project coordination from early planning through completion. The person in this role will work closely with clients and internal teams to keep schedules, financial tracking, and project records aligned with business goals. This opportunity is well suited to someone who can manage details, communicate clearly, and bring structure to complex project activities.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee cost control activities across assigned real estate projects, supporting progress from initial planning and design through construction, occupancy, and final closeout.
• Collaborate with clients and project stakeholders to define scope, delivery approach, staffing needs, budgets, schedules, milestones, quality expectations, and potential risks.
• Prepare and present budget recommendations, including pre-bid and pre-construction estimating strategies that reflect project requirements and client priorities.
• Coordinate with project teams to obtain and manage estimating and cost planning support needed to build reliable financial plans.
• Lead the sourcing process for project resources by managing proposal requests, reviewing submissions, and recommending vendors or partners with relevant experience.
• Maintain strong documentation practices by organizing project records, monitoring data accuracy, and ensuring reporting is current and consistent.
• Develop action plans to support budget and timeline objectives, track performance, and communicate status updates along with cost or schedule variances.
• Align project cost planning with the master schedule, monitor cash flow and accrual activity, and provide regular financial progress reporting.
• Identify project risks early, recommend mitigation steps, and implement contingency planning to reduce disruption and improve project outcomes.
• Provide guidance to project teams, share subject matter knowledge, and help build alignment among stakeholders when decisions require coordination.
Requirements • Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in project controls, cost management, construction, real estate, or a related project management environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop budgets, cost estimates, cash flow projections, and variance analysis for active projects.
• Experience managing project documentation, maintaining data integrity, and supporting quality control processes.
• Strong working knowledge of project planning, scheduling, milestone tracking, and budget management practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams, including presenting recommendations and resolving sensitive issues.
• Must be able to work onsite in Toms River, New Jersey.
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