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, mission-critical data center and digital infrastructure projects across various U.S. markets.

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.

• Create and present final cost plans while developing estimates through design milestones.

• Evaluate design services and general contractor cost estimates.

• Reconcile changes and verify the accuracy of contractor cost data.

• Collect project status information and prepare updates on cost estimates.

• Draft written comments and executive summaries regarding contractor submissions.

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

• Influence engineering priorities based on cost implications.

• Oversee cost checks, valuations, auditing, and validation processes.

• Manage post-contract cost variances, change control, contingencies, commitments, and financial impacts.

• Prepare funding data presentations and facilitate value engineering sessions.

• Provide commercial insights for design optioneering and value engineering.

• Review pricing from contractors and subcontractors, leading negotiations from the client’s side.

• Generate monthly cost reports and negotiate final accounts.

• Compile built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

• Lead, coach, and mentor team members.

• Monitor commission margins, fees, resource forecasts, and financial reports using internal software.

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

• Adhere to 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 industry.

• Proven experience leading cost management on medium to large construction projects with medium to high complexity.

• Preferred experience in mission-critical, data center, advanced technology, industrial, power, or major infrastructure settings.

• Experience in supporting multi-phase campus developments, large-scale capital programs, or highly technical facilities is preferred.

• Prior experience in construction consultancy is strongly preferred.

• RICS accreditation or progress towards it is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of technical aspects of the construction industry, including procurement methods, value management, and value engineering.

• Excellent communication abilities.

• Willingness to travel and provide onsite project support, typically 25–50% of the time based on project demands.

• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Experience in client-facing roles.

• Proficient in using internal software and business management systems.

• Ability to comply with applicable SOX controls.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility for remote work.

• A flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Eligibility for bonuses.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

• An inclusive workplace culture.

• Reasonable travel preferences and geographic considerations will be accommodated whenever possible.