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Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Houston, Texas, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-28 → 2026-09-28

Core

Lead commercial and financial delivery for large-scale, complex data center construction programs, serving as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on mission-critical capital projects.

Role type

Senior IC Associate Director Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Builds

Data center construction programs

Domain

Construction / Infrastructure / Data Centers

Required skills

Cost management, Quantity surveying, Procurement strategy, Change management, Budgeting and forecasting, Contract administration, Team leadership, Stakeholder management, Risk analysis, Commercial acumen

Preferred skills

Graduate degree in quantity surveying/construction, RICS accreditation, Experience in fast-paced high-value capital projects

Technologies

Business systems, audit processes, cost management tools

Responsibilities

Lead cost strategy, reporting, procurement, and change management across the project lifecycle; Manage financial performance including margin tracking and forecasting; Lead procurement strategy, contractor pricing reviews, and change order negotiations; Undertake staff performance reviews and mentor team members; Provide cost risk analysis and contingency planning; Contribute to business development and proposals.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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