Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction (Anticipated Opening)
Core
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor acting as the key client interface for a large-scale hyperscale data center development in Reno, NV, maintaining commercial discipline and driving robust cost control.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor
Builds
Hyperscale data center construction projects
Domain
Construction / Data Centers
Required skills
cost estimating, change order negotiation, quantity surveying, cost control, value engineering, contract negotiation, stakeholder management, financial forecasting, post-contract variance analysis, mentoring
Preferred skills
RICS accreditation, construction consultancy experience, experience with medium to large-scale complex construction projects (data centers, industrial, mission-critical)
Technologies
Business Management Systems, internal financial systems
Responsibilities
Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle; Provide cost estimating and planning including final cost plans; Collaborate with design teams and general contractors on cost estimates; Reconcile changes and support contractors to ensure cost data accuracy; Interface with general contractors and client/project managers to gather status updates and prepare cost reports; Prepare written comments on contractor submissions including executive summaries; Coordinate all sources of cost information including suppliers, subcontractors, and design teams; Inform and help drive engineering decisions based on cost impact; Proactively resolve cost and scheduling issues with minimal supervision; Manage cost checks and perform valuations on large-scale construction activities; Participate in post-contract cost variance analysis and change control processes; Manage cost impact assessments, contingency tracking, and commitment tracking logs; Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate value engineering sessions; Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase; Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations; Perform quantity surveying, cost control, and change management activities; Ensure post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively; Ensure cost auditing and valuation processes are robust; Produce monthly cost reports for presentation to the client; Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner; Compile cost benchmarking data and maintain project cost records; Identify, coach, and mentor team members; Manage financial performance using internal systems including margin tracking, forecasting, and reporting; Implement and maintain Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies; Act as a role model promoting a collaborative and high-performing team culture; SOX control responsibilities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities