Senior Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Data Center Construction

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

📋 Description

• Create and uphold comprehensive cost plans and estimates throughout the design and delivery stages

• Generate and deliver monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding data

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

• Assemble built cost records for benchmarking and ongoing improvement

• Lead the development of procurement strategies, conduct pricing reviews, validate scopes, and manage commercial negotiations

• Oversee final accounts and ensure timely agreements

• Manage change control processes, including the review, estimation, negotiation, and reconciliation of change orders

• Handle post-contract cost variances

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

• Maintain cost control systems, including Earned Value Management when applicable

• Integrate cost with schedule and scope in collaboration with project controls and scheduling teams

• Influence engineering priorities based on cost implications and lead value engineering and cost optimization efforts

• Keep an eye on market trends and deliver timely insights

• Serve as the main client contact

• Prepare updates for executives, provide feedback on general contractor submissions, and revise cost estimates

• Ensure compliance with internal business management systems and delivery methodologies

• Mentor and guide junior team members

• Monitor margins and conduct 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

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

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

• Experience in construction consultancy is highly desirable

• Familiarity with MEP systems, resilience considerations, and campus-scale hyperscale infrastructure

• Solid background in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and Earned Value Management

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

• RICS accreditation or progress towards certification is a plus

• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail

• Proficient in industry-standard cost management tools and software

• Capability to work effectively remotely while engaging with onsite project teams and stakeholders

• Availability for approximately 3–4 onsite days per month as a minimum

🏝️ Benefits

• Reimbursement for all approved travel expenses

• Mileage reimbursement offered

• Eligibility for bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package available

• Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment

• Support for work-life balance

• Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace