Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction
Core
Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor leading cost management, estimating, and commercial negotiations for large-scale data center construction projects.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor
Builds
Data center construction programs
Domain
Construction / Data Centers
Required skills
cost estimating, change order negotiation, cost planning, quantity surveying, cost control, contract negotiation, value engineering, financial reporting, contingency management, post-contract variance management
Preferred skills
RICS accreditation, data center construction experience, construction consultancy experience, knowledge of procurement routes
Technologies
internal Business Management Systems, internal software for margin tracking
Responsibilities
Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle; produce and present final cost plans; review and participate in cost estimate development with design and general contractor teams; reconcile changes and ensure data accuracy; coordinate cost information from NPA, subs, and A/Es; manage cost checks, valuations, and monthly cost reports; lead negotiations on contractor and subcontractor pricing; manage cost impact, contingency, and commitment tracking logs; negotiate and agree upon final accounts; compile built cost estimates for benchmarking; mentor talent.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities