Sub Regional Cost Planning Lead
Core
Lead project cost planning and estimating across all phases of data centre development, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and business objectives.
Role type
Senior IC cost planning lead (data centre construction)
Builds
Data centre projects and large-scale construction programs
Domain
Construction / Data Centre Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
cost estimation, quantity take-offs, benchmarking, constructability assessment, comparative cost analysis, risk management, value engineering, cost governance, stage gate approvals, external consultant management, project budget tracking
Preferred skills
strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, trust-building with construction partners
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Develop and validate detailed cost estimates at key design milestones (30%, 60%, 90%); partner with design, engineering, commercial, and finance teams to identify cost risks and value engineering solutions; support site selection and business case development with funding recommendations; drive cost governance and stage gate approvals; manage external consultants and estimating partners; monitor and optimize project cost performance by tracking changes and implementing corrective actions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC