Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

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

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary daily client liaison for cost management services.

• Assist in large-scale hyperscale data center campuses or mission-critical construction projects across the U.S.

• Assess and negotiate change orders throughout the construction process.

• Develop and present final cost plans while offering cost planning support.

• Review and engage in the development of cost estimates by the design team and general contractor.

• Reconcile project changes and ensure the accuracy of contractor data.

• Collect project status updates and prepare cost estimate revisions.

• Draft written feedback on contractor submissions, including executive summaries.

• Aggregate cost information from NPA, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and engineers.

• Influence engineering priorities based on cost implications.

• Address scheduling challenges proactively with minimal oversight.

• Oversee cost checks, valuations, cost variances, change control, contingencies, and commitment tracking.

• Create funding-data presentations and facilitate value-engineering sessions.

• Develop and revise cost plans and estimates throughout design milestones.

• Offer commercial insights for design optioneering and value engineering.

• Review pricing from contractors and subcontractors, leading client negotiations.

• Conduct quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage cost auditing, valuation, and cost-validation processes.

• Generate monthly cost reports for client review.

• Negotiate and finalize accounts.

• Compile built-cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

• Identify, coach, and mentor talent.

• Oversee commission margins, fee/resource forecasts, and financial reporting using internal software.

• Implement internal business management systems, delivery methodologies, and tools.

• Assist with relevant SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel and provide onsite project support, typically 25-50% of the time.

• Must be physically located in the United States.

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.

• At least 5-7 years of pertinent experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.

• Experience leading cost management efforts on medium or large projects with medium-to-high complexity.

• Preferably experienced in data center, mission-critical, advanced technology, industrial, semiconductor, manufacturing, power, or major infrastructure sectors.

• Preferred experience supporting hyperscale data center campuses, mission-critical facilities, large capital programs, or highly technical facilities.

• Strongly preferred construction consultancy experience.

• Good understanding of construction industry technical aspects, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

• Excellent communication skills.

• RICS accreditation or progress toward it is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility for remote work.

• Reasonable travel preferences and geographic considerations accommodated whenever possible.

• Potential for bonuses.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• An inclusive workplace.

• Equal opportunity employer.