Assistant Cost Manager (NYC)
About PRA Consulting
Project Risk Analytics, LLC (PRA) is a construction consulting firm providing project management, cost management, and risk advisory services on complex commercial and residential projects throughout NYC and the Americas.
We combine traditional project delivery expertise with data-driven tools and proprietary technology to improve transparency, forecasting, and risk mitigation. Our approach is grounded in a risk-based methodology and deep construction cost analytics — helping clients make informed decisions and drive better project outcomes.
Our culture is built on professional excellence, integrity, accountability, and teamwork. We value ambitious individuals who take ownership of their work, think critically, and are committed to continuous growth.
The Opportunity
We are hiring full-time Assistant Managers and Managers for our growing New York City office.
We’re looking for driven, analytical self-starters who want to build long-term careers in project controls and cost management. Ideal candidates have estimating or cost management experience at reputable firms and are interested in developing as cost professionals within a fast-growing, intellectually rigorous environment.
Strong candidates will:
- Demonstrate interest in project management and the delivery and construction of real estate projects
- Understand project controls and cost management fundamentals
- Be comfortable working in data-driven environments
- Add measurable value throughout the project delivery process
- Thrive in a collaborative, high-performance culture
Position Overview
You will take on a critical role in supporting commercial and residential construction projects from early feasibility through close-out, focusing on cost estimating, budgeting, and project controls.
You will utilize Stepflo, PRA’s proprietary project controls platform designed to track milestones, budgets, forecasting, and risk exposure in real time. The platform is used to centralize project data, enhance reporting, and support decision-making at the executive level.
This role offers early responsibility, direct client exposure, and experience working in a structured, process-driven consulting environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare conceptual and schematic-level cost estimates
- Review contractor bids and provide recommendation analyses
- Develop and manage project budgets (hard and soft costs)
- Track change orders, cost exposure, and forecast final costs
- Support consultant and contractor RFP development
- Attend project meetings and coordinate with stakeholders
- Provide benchmarking, cost analysis, and reporting
- Prepare risk-based progress reports for clients
- Utilize internal systems (including Stepflo, where applicable) to manage project data, reporting, and performance metrics
- Contribute to process improvements and continuous refinement of internal tools and workflows
Qualifications
Assistant Manager (Entry-Level / Early Career)
- 0–3 years of experience in construction, estimating, project controls, or related field
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or similar
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data
- Analytical mindset and attention to detail
- Understanding of contractor and subcontractor pricing
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Comfort working in a structured, data-oriented environment
- Interest in improving systems and workflows, not just executing tasks
Compensation
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Assistant Manager: $70,000 – $90,000
- Performance-based upside available
Why Join PRA
- Direct exposure to owners, developers, and institutional clients
- Work on major NYC commercial and residential projects
- Experience in both traditional cost management and proprietary project control systems
- Early responsibility and clear advancement opportunities
- Lean, high-performance team environment
Benefits
- Health & dental insurance
- 3 weeks paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- Competitive compensation with growth potential