Manager, Cost

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Role Purpose

You will keep the cost of LA28's venue infrastructure clear, controlled, and defensible on the way to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As Manager, VNI Cost, reporting to the Director, Cost and Procurement, you manage cost estimates for Venue Infrastructure, run the financial side of the change process, and work with LA28 and VNI stakeholders to manage budgets, costs, and commodity packages. You give leaders a reliable view of where the money is going so venues are delivered on budget and ready for the world.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage cost estimates for Venue Infrastructure scope, keeping them current as venue designs evolve

· Manage the financial aspects of the change process, assessing, tracking, and reporting the cost impact of proposed changes.

· Work with LA28 and VNI stakeholders to manage budgets, costs, and commodity packages across competition and non-competition venues.

· Track costs against budget and forecast, flagging variances and cost risks early to VNI and Cost and Procurement leadership.

· Partner with Procurement so cost estimates inform commodity packaging, bid evaluation, and award decisions.

Required Competencies

· Minimum 5 years of experience in construction or commercial real estate cost management

· Experience preparing and managing cost estimates for construction, infrastructure, or real estate projects of significant scale.

· Experience managing the financial side of change processes, including evaluating, negotiating, and tracking change orders.

· Experience managing budgets and costs with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including contractors and suppliers.

· Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain cost impacts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Valued Experience

· Events experience, including live or major sporting events.

· Understanding of event commodities and how they are typically priced.

· Experience working alongside procurement and contracts teams on bids.

· Experience with temporary or overlay infrastructure costs for events.

What We Offer

· Real ownership of the cost picture behind LA28's venue infrastructure.