LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
LA28 is the independent, non‑profit committee organizing the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community. LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.
Manager, Cost The Venues and Infrastructure (VNI) team plays a critical role in delivering Games‑specific temporary infrastructure for competition and non‑competition venues to ensure that they are functional, innovative, and fully accessible for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Reporting to the Sr. Mgr., Cost Management, the Manager, Cost will own the costs and budget for groups of venues. The Cost Manager will build out the venue budgets with the Estimators, coordinate with Procurement and Contracts teams to reconcile tender documents to the approved budgets and integrate with the Venue Delivery teams to manage invoices and cash flows with Finance. The Cost Manager will work with other Cost Managers to harmonize reporting and tracking, anticipate and identify financial risks, and prepare consistent review and approvals across all infrastructure venue projects.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and manage the budgets across several venues in a sports cluster or group with the Venue Managers and Directors.
Forecast cash flows with Finance, categorizing costs according to agreed reporting groups (commodities, partners, sports).
Review invoices in partnership with Venue Delivery teams.
Prepare cash flows and reporting with Finance.
Reconcile invoicing with contract terms and purchase orders.
Review financial change orders and manage program budget categories.
Background & Qualifications
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in project cost management or finance.
Knowledge of key construction project financial processes and risk.
Experience with infrastructure projects and/or sport and events delivery.
Expert knowledge reporting tools such as Excel, Tableau, PowerBI.
Adept at meetings facilitation, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Position is in Los Angeles with in‑person attendance required.
Occasional travel to venue sites during planning.
Venue based during build phase.
Majority of work conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
Position Requirements: Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Project management desired.
Expectations
Demonstrated commitment to co‑creation and collaborative decision‑making.
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
Submission Requirements
Resume.
The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000.00 – $115,000.00. 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.
LA28 is committed to operating 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. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.
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Manager, Cost The Venues and Infrastructure (VNI) team plays a critical role in delivering Games‑specific temporary infrastructure for competition and non‑competition venues to ensure that they are functional, innovative, and fully accessible for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Reporting to the Sr. Mgr., Cost Management, the Manager, Cost will own the costs and budget for groups of venues. The Cost Manager will build out the venue budgets with the Estimators, coordinate with Procurement and Contracts teams to reconcile tender documents to the approved budgets and integrate with the Venue Delivery teams to manage invoices and cash flows with Finance. The Cost Manager will work with other Cost Managers to harmonize reporting and tracking, anticipate and identify financial risks, and prepare consistent review and approvals across all infrastructure venue projects.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and manage the budgets across several venues in a sports cluster or group with the Venue Managers and Directors.
Forecast cash flows with Finance, categorizing costs according to agreed reporting groups (commodities, partners, sports).
Review invoices in partnership with Venue Delivery teams.
Prepare cash flows and reporting with Finance.
Reconcile invoicing with contract terms and purchase orders.
Review financial change orders and manage program budget categories.
Background & Qualifications
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in project cost management or finance.
Knowledge of key construction project financial processes and risk.
Experience with infrastructure projects and/or sport and events delivery.
Expert knowledge reporting tools such as Excel, Tableau, PowerBI.
Adept at meetings facilitation, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Position is in Los Angeles with in‑person attendance required.
Occasional travel to venue sites during planning.
Venue based during build phase.
Majority of work conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
Position Requirements: Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Project management desired.
Expectations
Demonstrated commitment to co‑creation and collaborative decision‑making.
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
Submission Requirements
Resume.
The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000.00 – $115,000.00. 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.
LA28 is committed to operating 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. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.
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