Manager, Cost

Overview

This Downtown Los Angeles role manages cost estimates and budgets for venue infrastructure ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The manager reports to the Director, Cost and Procurement, and handles the financial impact of design changes across competition and non-competition venues.

What you'll do

• Keep venue infrastructure cost estimates current as designs evolve.
• Assess and track the cost impact of proposed design changes.
• Monitor spending against budget and forecast, flagging variances and cost risks early.
• Coordinate budgets and commodity packages with LA28 and venue delivery stakeholders.
• Work with procurement so estimates inform packaging, bid review and award decisions.

What you need

• At least five years in construction or commercial real estate cost management.
• Experience estimating costs for large construction, infrastructure or property projects.
• Experience evaluating, negotiating and tracking change orders.
• Track record managing budgets with contractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Strong analysis and the ability to explain cost impacts to non-financial colleagues.
• Experience with major sporting events or temporary overlay infrastructure costs is valued.

Schedule

Hours may fluctuate and can extend into evenings, weekends and holidays, particularly at peak event times.

Pay

The annual base salary range is $88,000 to $115,000 in USD.