Senior Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Data Center Construction

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

📋 Description

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

• Generate and present monthly financial reports, executive summaries, and funding information.

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

• Gather constructed cost records for benchmarking and ongoing improvement.

• Lead the development of procurement strategies, conduct pricing reviews, validate scope, and negotiate commercial agreements.

• Oversee final accounts and ensure timely resolutions.

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

• Handle post-contract cost variances effectively.

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

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

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

• Influence engineering priorities based on cost implications and spearhead value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.

• Monitor market trends and provide valuable insights.

• Act as the primary client liaison.

• Prepare updates for executive-level stakeholders, including written feedback 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 forecast monthly fees/resources.

• Fulfill SOX control responsibilities as applicable.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

• Willingness to travel to the Frederick, Maryland project site for major project activities, approximately 3-4 days onsite each month.

• Strong preference for candidates with construction consultancy experience.

• Familiarity with MEP systems, resilience considerations, and campus-scale infrastructure typical in hyperscale developments.

• Knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and Earned Value Management (EVM).

• Expertise in procurement strategies and the commercial management of contractor/vendor agreements.

• RICS accreditation or progress towards certification is a plus.

• Excellent skills in communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.

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

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

• Ability to work efficiently in a remote setting while interacting with onsite project teams and stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Primarily remote work arrangement.

• Reimbursement for approved business travel expenses.

• Mileage reimbursement.

• Potential for bonuses.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• Inclusive workplace culture.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.