Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction, Heavy Civil
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Cost Manager supporting large-scale data center construction with a focus on heavy civil works. Managing cost planning, budgeting, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver projects successfully.
Responsibilities:
- Support cost management across all project phases, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.
- Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates, including heavy civil components such as earthworks, foundations, and utility infrastructure.
- Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and financial updates to stakeholders.
- Manage change control processes, including review and negotiation of change orders and post-contract cost variances.
- Oversee contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and procurement strategy development.
- Collaborate with design teams, general contractors, and vendors to validate cost estimates and perform quantity surveying.
- Drive continuous improvement in cost management practices, supporting standardization and best-in-class delivery.
- Support cost risk analysis and scenario planning for multi-phase programs.
- Monitor market trends and provide insights on escalation, labor availability, and material pricing.
- Develop strategies for cost optimization and value engineering.
- Coordinate with scheduling teams to align cost forecasts with project timelines.
- Track and report on cash flow forecasts and commitments to ensure financial accuracy.
- Review and validate invoices against contract terms and approved budgets.
- Maintain accurate cost databases and benchmarking information for future projects.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performance, collaborative team culture.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial systems, regulatory requirements, and SOX controls where applicable.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and project teams to support successful project delivery.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
- Heavy civil experience ideally from a contractor or general contractor background (earthworks, utilities, structural foundations).
- Well-rounded experience in cost management or project controls within large-scale, mission-critical environments (e.g., data centers, high-tech, industrial).
- Proven track record in construction consultancy is preferred.
- Strong background in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Expertise in procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
- RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is advantageous.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in industry-standard cost management tools and software.
- Candidates for this role must already be physically based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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