Senior Cost Manager – Data Center Construction

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

📋 Description

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

• Act as a primary day-to-day liaison with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Estimate and negotiate change orders during the construction phase.

• Provide detailed cost estimates, planning, and final cost assessments.

• Review cost estimates from design teams and general contractors.

• Reconcile changes and verify contractor data.

• Collect project status updates and prepare revised cost estimates.

• Draft written comments and executive summaries for contractor submissions.

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

• Influence engineering priorities based on cost implications.

• Oversee cost checks and valuations on larger projects.

• Manage post-contract cost variances, change control, contingency, and commitment tracking.

• Create funding-data presentations and facilitate value-engineering sessions.

• Develop and revise cost plans and estimates throughout design milestones.

• Offer commercial insights into design optioneering and value engineering.

• Evaluate contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations on the client side.

• Conduct quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities.

• Manage cost auditing, valuation, and validation processes.

• Generate monthly cost reports for client presentations.

• Negotiate and finalize accounts.

• Compile built-cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

• Mentor and coach emerging talent.

• Lead service delivery in accordance with appointment conditions.

• Monitor commission margins, fee/resource forecasts, and financial reports using internal software.

• Implement internal business management systems, methodologies, and delivery tools.

• Comply with relevant SOX control responsibilities.

• Foster a unified business culture that balances the needs of people, clients, stakeholders, and society.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• RICS accreditation or progress towards it is preferred.

• Experience leading cost management for medium or large-sized, medium to high-complexity construction projects.

• Strong preference for candidates with construction consultancy experience.

• Solid understanding of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

• Exceptional communication skills.

• Willingness to travel to Texas approximately twice a month.

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

• Experience in client-facing stakeholder management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonuses may be offered in addition to the base salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package available.

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• An equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.

• Confidential treatment of applicant information.