Metro Cost Lead
Core
Own and maintain project and metro-level Budget at Completion (BAC), Estimate at Completion (EAC), and cashflow forecasts; lead commercial governance, risk assessment, and change management for a major construction portfolio.
Role type
Senior IC Metro Cost Lead
Builds
Production cost forecasts, funding scenarios, and commercial governance frameworks for major construction projects
Domain
Construction / Infrastructure (Data Centers, Mission-critical facilities)
Required skills
Cost forecasting (BAC/EAC), commercial risk management, change control evaluation, contract negotiation, portfolio benchmarking, contingency governance, procurement strategy, stakeholder management, team leadership
Preferred skills
Experience with complex infrastructure projects, dispute and claims analysis, value engineering support
Technologies
MS Project, Primavera, Excel, Cost Management software
Responsibilities
Lead monthly cost reviews to validate forecast accuracy and risks; establish and maintain benchmark data across the metro portfolio; lead commercial governance of project change management; provide commercial support for design team business cases and value engineering; manage external cost consultants and commercial teams; support project disputes and claims analysis.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC