Manager, Cost

Builds the cost management discipline that keeps LA28's venue program financially sound for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Within Venue Infrastructure, the postholder owns budgets, cash flow forecasts and change control across a cluster of venues, collaborating with Venue Managers, Directors, Venue Delivery teams and Finance. In the lead-up to the Games, the role establishes how venue costs are estimated, monitored and reported, translating contracts, invoices and change requests into accurate, decision-ready financial information.

• Prepare and manage budgets and program budget categories across several venues in a sport cluster with Venue Managers and Directors.
• Forecast cash flows and prepare financial reporting with Finance, categorising costs by agreed groups such as commodities, partners and sports.
• Review and reconcile invoices against contract terms and purchase orders in partnership with Venue Delivery teams.
• Prepare, validate and cost change requests and financial change orders, ensuring change is priced accurately within contractual terms.
• Evaluate Request for Proposal (RFP) financial submissions, prepare pre-tender estimates and provide accurate budgets that support procurement.
• Translate contracts, invoices and change requests into accurate, decision-ready financial information.
• Perform other duties as required, with the role evolving over time and potentially including operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in project cost management or finance, including budgeting, cash flow forecasting and cost reporting.
• Bachelor's degree; or 7 years of equivalent experience in project cost management or finance for infrastructure or capital programs.
• Experience with infrastructure projects and/or sport and events delivery, managing costs across multiple contracts, partners and stakeholders.
• Expert knowledge of reporting tools such as Excel, Tableau and Power BI to build clear, accurate financial reports.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder skills, working with key stakeholders to ensure accurate pricing of change within contractual terms.

• Construction industry experience, which is considered highly desirable for this role.
• Project management experience supporting cost control and program delivery.
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

• Onsite work in LA28's Downtown Los Angeles-based office is required.
• No relocation assistance is provided.
• Applications are welcome from candidates outside the Los Angeles area if they are able to work on-site in LA.
• The majority of work is conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods using computers, phones and other office equipment.
• The office has an open floorplan; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Hours may vary, including evenings, weekends and holidays, especially during peak event periods.

• Real ownership of venue budgets that shape how the Games are delivered.
• Career-defining exposure across venue infrastructure, finance, procurement and delivery teams.
• Transferable expertise in cost management, forecasting and change control on a global stage.
• A collaborative, high-trust team where teammates share success and support one another.

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures and to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and it will work with candidates who require an accommodation at any stage. LA28 will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and applicable laws.