Associate Director, Cost Management

Location: New York, NY, US; hybrid role with 4 days required in the hirify.global office or client site in Manhattan

Salary: $140,000–$200,000 USD annually, depending on experience, education, and skillset.

Company

hirify.global provides cost management and quantity surveying services for clients and strategic projects.

What you will do

• Act as key account manager for the data center team and develop trusted client relationships.
• Engage new clients and secure repeat projects through business development.
• Oversee strategic client projects and deliver cost management outcomes within contract performance measures.
• Negotiate contract terms and commercial agreements with clients and contractors.
• Mentor employees, foster performance and growth, and lead teams delivering quality and client value.

Requirements

• Strong operational management experience in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in pre- and post-contract cost management within Commercial Interior Fit Out and Hospitality projects.
• Confidence leading client meetings.
• Degree or comparable experience in cost management or quantity surveying.
• Chartered status; RICS membership is ideal.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with teams and clients through shared purpose, openness, and fun.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment in a hybrid arrangement.
• Four days per week are required in the Manhattan office or at a client site.
• Work with experienced, culturally diverse teams and contribute to business strategy.
• Mentorship and support from industry leaders, with tools for career growth and increased responsibility.
• Interviews are conducted in person or virtually, with video required.

Hiring process

• Apply through the hirify.global careers portal.
• Participate in an in-person or video interview; video is required for virtual interviews.