Manager, Cost

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About the role

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance for any positions.

If you are based outside the Los Angeles area, we still welcome your application — we value talent from all geographic backgrounds and want to hear from you if you are able to work on-site in LA.

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.

·       Close partnership with procurement, design, and delivery teams across every venue.

·       A pragmatic Cost and Procurement team that values accuracy and candor.

·       A direct hand in delivering the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

What This Role Means for the Games

Every venue decision has a cost, and your estimates make those trade-offs visible. Clear, trusted cost management keeps venue infrastructure on budget so the Olympic and Paralympic Games can be delivered responsibly in Los Angeles.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

·       Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.

·       The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.

·       The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.

·       Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.

·       Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000 – $115,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28's operational business needs and applicable law.

Accommodation

LA28 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Equal Opportunity

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.

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