Senior Cost Manager – Data Center Construction

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the successful execution of large-scale data center construction initiatives.

• Act as a primary day-to-day liaison for clients.

• Provide comprehensive cost management services throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Estimate and negotiate change orders during the construction phase.

• Create, present, and revise cost plans and estimates during design milestones.

• Evaluate cost estimates from design teams and general contractors.

• Reconcile modifications and verify contractor data.

• Collect project status updates and prepare revised cost estimates.

• Draft written feedback and executive summaries for contractor submissions.

• Coordinate cost data from suppliers, subcontractors, and architects/engineers.

• Prioritize engineering tasks based on cost implications.

• Oversee cost checks, valuations, auditing, and validation processes.

• Manage cost variances, change control measures, contingencies, commitments, and post-contract activities.

• Prepare funding presentations and facilitate value-engineering discussions.

• Offer commercial insights for design options and value engineering.

• Review pricing from contractors and subcontractors, leading negotiations on behalf of clients.

• Generate monthly cost reports for client discussions.

• Negotiate and finalize accounts.

• Compile built-cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

• Mentor and develop talent within the team.

• Monitor commission margins and monthly fee/resource forecasts using internal software.

• Maintain business management systems, delivery methodologies, and tools.

• Comply with relevant SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• At least 5–7 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.

• RICS accreditation or working towards it is preferred.

• Experience in leading cost management for medium or large construction projects with moderate to high complexity.

• Strong preference for candidates with construction consultancy experience.

• Familiarity with technical aspects of the construction industry, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

• Exceptional communication skills.

• Strong abilities in stakeholder management.

• Comfortable in a client-facing role.

• Capable of working independently and effectively collaborating with project teams.

• Willingness to travel to project sites and client meetings in Texas approximately once a month.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for bonuses.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• An inclusive workplace that values diversity.

• Confidential handling of application information.