Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Data Center Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina.

📋 Description

• Provide guidance to clients on procurement strategies and oversee the vendor prequalification process.

• Evaluate proposals, bids, and bid leveling documentation; offer recommendations and assist in contract awards.

• Oversee estimating services throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Create and review construction estimates, deliver estimates and cost plans, conduct benchmark analysis, and offer value engineering recommendations along with risk assessments.

• Scrutinize, validate, and question project costs and commercial assumptions with contractors, consultants, and vendors.

• Set up cost reporting schedules and prepare as well as present cost reports and forecasts.

• Review project budgets and spending forecasts, maintain commercial risk registers, and facilitate project cost reviews.

• Manage cost control processes, which include reviewing payment applications, assessing contractor entitlements, evaluating change orders, and making commercial recommendations.

• Assist in contract administration and help prevent disputes.

• Oversee and track project invoicing processes.

• Compare project performance against historical data and similar projects.

• Handle final account negotiations, conduct post-contract audits, and manage project closeout activities.

• Perform lessons learned reviews and help implement best practices.

• Create procedures for project handover and closeout activities.

• Use cost estimating software, takeoff software, bid analysis tools, and change management documentation effectively.

• Work in collaboration with project managers, designers, contractors, vendors, and client stakeholders.

• Comply with SOX control responsibilities as applicable.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related construction field.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, estimating, or commercial management within the construction sector.

• Experience in supporting medium to large-scale construction projects.

• Preferred experience in supporting construction projects related to data centers, mission-critical facilities, advanced technology, industrial, manufacturing, or other highly technical areas.

• RICS accreditation or progress towards it is highly regarded.

• Previous experience in construction consultancy is strongly preferred.

• A solid understanding of construction procurement methods, value engineering, cost planning, and commercial management practices.

• Proven experience in preparing estimates, managing budgets, reviewing change orders, and producing cost reports throughout the project lifecycle.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Availability for remote work.

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• An equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.

• Confidential treatment of applicant information.