Senior Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Data Center Construction

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

📋 Description

• Oversee a comprehensive, multi-phase data center construction initiative in the Greater El Paso region.

• Act as a primary day-to-day point of contact for stakeholders.

• Supervise costs, provide commercial oversight, and implement financial controls throughout the project lifecycle.

• Estimate and negotiate change orders across various project phases and work packages.

• Deliver estimate and cost planning services, including the creation and presentation of final cost plans.

• Participate in the development of cost estimates with design teams and general contractors.

• Reconcile modifications and ensure the accuracy of data provided by the general contractor.

• Collect project status updates and prepare revisions to cost estimates.

• Draft written feedback and executive summaries regarding contractor submissions.

• Coordinate cost details from suppliers, subcontractors, quantities, and design teams.

• Advise on engineering priorities influenced by cost considerations.

• Proactively address scheduling challenges with minimal oversight.

• Manage cost checks, valuations, assessments of cost impacts, contingency management, and tracking of commitments.

• Prepare presentations for funding data and facilitate value engineering sessions.

• Develop and refresh cost plans and estimates in alignment with design milestones.

• Provide commercial insights for design optioneering and value engineering efforts.

• Review pricing from contractors and subcontractors while leading negotiations on behalf of the client.

• Conduct quantity surveying, enforce cost controls, and manage change processes.

• Oversee post-contract cost discrepancies, change management, auditing, and valuation procedures.

• Generate monthly cost reports for client review.

• Negotiate and finalize accounts in a timely manner.

• Compile cost estimate records of completed projects for benchmarking purposes.

• Identify, coach, and mentor emerging talent.

• Provide leadership and service delivery consistent with the conditions of appointment.

• Monitor margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts using internal software systems.

• Maintain internal 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.

• A minimum of 5-7 years of pertinent experience in a cost management role within the construction sector.

• RICS accreditation or progress toward it is preferred.

• Experience leading cost management efforts on medium to large construction projects of moderate to high complexity.

• Prior experience in construction consultancy is highly desirable.

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

• Familiarity with large-scale commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or campus-style construction programs is a plus.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Remote work is available for local professionals in the Greater El Paso area, with occasional travel to the project site required.

• On-site presence and requirements may vary based on client needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work flexibility for local professionals.

• Healthy, productive, and adaptable working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• Commitment to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace.

• Confidential management of information in accordance with EEO guidelines.