Senior Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Data Center Construction

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

📋 Description

• Act as the primary client-facing cost management lead for a large-scale, mission-critical data center program.

• Create and sustain comprehensive cost plans and estimates throughout the design and delivery phases.

• Generate and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding data.

• Coordinate cost information from design teams, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors for validation and auditing purposes.

• Assemble built cost records for benchmarking and ongoing improvement.

• Oversee the development of procurement strategies, pricing reviews, scope validation, and commercial negotiations.

• Manage final accounts while ensuring timely agreements.

• Handle change control responsibilities, including reviewing, estimating, negotiating, and reconciling change orders.

• Manage variances in post-contract costs.

• Assist with cost risk analysis, scenario planning, contingency management, and commitment tracking.

• Maintain cost control systems, including Earned Value Management where applicable.

• Integrate cost with project schedule and scope alongside project controls and scheduling teams.

• Lead initiatives in value engineering and cost optimization.

• Monitor market trends and provide insights on escalation, labor availability, and material pricing.

• Serve as the primary interface for clients, ensuring that objectives and service standards are met.

• Prepare executive-level updates, comments on general contractor submissions, and revisions to cost estimates.

• Ensure compliance with internal business management systems and delivery methodologies.

• Mentor and guide junior team members.

• Manage margins and monthly fee/resource forecasting.

• Comply with SOX controls where applicable.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 5-7+ years of experience in cost management for mission-critical data center projects.

• Strong knowledge in cost planning, forecasting, change management, procurement, and project controls.

• Willingness to work on the East Coast and travel to the Frederick, Maryland project site as necessary.

• Minimum of 3-4 days on-site each month, including participation in major project events.

• Experience in construction consultancy is highly preferred.

• Comprehensive understanding of MEP systems, resilience considerations, and large-scale infrastructure typical of hyperscale developments.

• Solid background in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and Earned Value Management (EVM).

• Proficient in procurement strategies and management of contractor/vendor contracts.

• RICS accreditation or progress towards certification is advantageous.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Proficient with industry-standard cost management tools and software.

• Ability to work effectively in a remote setting while maintaining engagement with on-site project teams and stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.

• Reimbursement for approved business travel expenses.

• Mileage reimbursement.

• Potential availability of bonuses.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• Inclusive workplace culture.

• Confidential handling of applicant information.