Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction, Heavy Civil

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

📋 Description

• Provide assistance to the client in formulating procurement strategies, which includes vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and managing the appointment process.

• Aid in the creation of comprehensive cost estimates that encompass construction, fees, and other project-related expenses, while also supporting the review of these estimates against benchmark data and historical project performance.

• Play a role in the development and upkeep of cost plans that are in line with early works, site development, and heavy civil scopes.

• Assist in evaluating contractor and vendor proposals, including bid leveling and commercial assessments.

• Support value engineering initiatives and risk assessments by analyzing cost and constructability implications.

• Help with cost reporting by preparing and updating cost reports, forecasts, and budget tracking instruments.

• Maintain project budgets, expenditure forecasts, and commercial risk registers with supervision.

• Engage in periodic cost review meetings with project teams, contractors, and other stakeholders.

• Aid in cost control processes, which includes reviewing payment applications and contractor entitlement evaluations.

• Monitor and analyze change orders, providing recommendations to the client.

• Contribute to efforts aimed at dispute avoidance and resolution related to payments and change management.

• Assist in tracking commitments, contingencies, and cost influences throughout the project lifecycle.

• Help in preparing monthly cost reports and client presentations.

• Support final account reconciliation, post-contract audits, and project close-out tasks.

• Maintain cost data and participate in benchmarking activities, especially for heavy civil and site development scopes.

• Assist in documenting lessons learned and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives.

• Execute tasks using standard tools such as bid analysis sheets, change control documentation, estimating software, and quantity take-off instruments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related discipline.

• 3–5 years of pertinent experience in cost management within construction, particularly with large-scale infrastructure or heavy civil projects that can be applied to data center, mission critical, or similarly complex construction settings.

• Experience in supporting fast-paced construction programs that involve substantial site development components.

• RICS accreditation or progress toward accreditation is preferred.

• Experience in cost management for medium to large projects is essential.

• Construction consultancy experience is highly preferred.

• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, procurement strategies, and principles of commercial management.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.

• Candidates must reside in the United States and have legal authorization to work in the U.S.; remote work is allowed only within the United States.

• Willingness to travel to project sites as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements

• Opportunities for professional development