Senior Cost Manager – Data Center Project Controls

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide leadership and oversight to regional Cost Managers involved in various data center construction projects.

• Establish and enforce standardized practices for cost management, including tools and reporting frameworks across all regions.

• Oversee the development, validation, and consolidation of project cost models, budgets, and forecasts at the portfolio level.

• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes and outputs for all projects.

• Lead the planning, monitoring, and reporting of portfolio-level cash flow to ensure alignment with corporate financial objectives.

• Review and analyze cost performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities throughout regions and projects.

• Provide strategic guidance on cost control, forecasting accuracy, and financial risk mitigation strategies.

• Oversee benchmarking initiatives and assist in the development of cost baselines and unit rate standards across the organization.

• Review and approve significant cost changes, change orders, and financial decisions that impact project budgets.

• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cost management processes, systems, and data analytics capabilities.

• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performance culture within cost management functions.

• Ensure adherence to company policies, financial controls, and contractual obligations.

• Communicate complex financial information and insights effectively to senior executives and stakeholders.

• Conduct business with the utmost integrity and sound judgment, particularly in high-impact or ambiguous situations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required (preferred fields include Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline).

• 8+ years of experience in cost management, project controls, or estimating within EPC or large-scale construction environments.

• Demonstrated experience in managing teams and overseeing multiple large, complex projects or programs.

• Strong expertise in cost modeling, forecasting, cash flow management, and EAC methodologies.

• Experience with portfolio-level financial oversight and reporting.

• In-depth understanding of construction cost structures, especially for data center or mission-critical projects.

• Experience leading initiatives for standardization and process improvement.

• Strong financial acumen along with strategic thinking capabilities.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with cost management and reporting tools.

• Experience in an engineered systems/project-based business model.

• Data center construction experience is preferred but not required.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and their dependents).

• 401(k) with Company Match.

• Generous Paid Time Off plus 11 Paid Holidays.

• 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave.

• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions).

• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions).

• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits.

• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data.

• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans.

• Device Purchase Support.