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

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

📋 Description

• Assisting the client in developing procurement strategies, which include vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and managing the appointment process.

• Aiding in the formulation of comprehensive cost estimates that encompass construction, fees, and other associated project expenses.

• Contributing to the creation and upkeep of cost plans that align with early works, site development, and heavy civil scopes.

• Supporting the review of contractor and vendor proposals, which includes bid leveling and commercial evaluations.

• Engaging in value engineering initiatives and risk assessments.

• Assisting with cost reporting by preparing and refreshing cost reports, forecasts, and budget tracking tools.

• Maintaining project budgets, expenditure forecasts, and commercial risk registers.

• Participating in regular cost review meetings with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

• Aiding in cost control processes, including the assessment of payment applications and contractor entitlement evaluations.

• Monitoring and analyzing change orders, providing recommendations to the client.

• Contributing to efforts aimed at avoiding and resolving disputes related to payments and change management.

• Supporting the tracking of commitments, contingencies, and cost implications throughout the project lifecycle.

• Assisting in the creation of monthly cost reports and client presentations.

• Aiding in final account reconciliation, post-contract audits, and project closure activities.

• Maintaining cost data and contributing to benchmarking initiatives.

• Assisting in documenting lessons learned and promoting continuous improvement efforts.

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• 3–5 years of pertinent experience in cost management within the construction sector.

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

• RICS accreditation or progression toward accreditation is preferred.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.

• Candidates must be physically located in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S.; remote work is permitted only within the United States.

• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Professional development opportunities.