Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
Core
Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor acting as the key client interface for a mission-critical hyperscale data center construction project, delivering value-added cost management services.
Role type
Senior IC cost management professional (construction)
Builds
Hyperscale data center construction projects
Domain
Construction / Data Center Infrastructure
Required skills
Estimating and negotiating change orders, cost planning and final cost plan production, design services coordination, cost reconciliation, cost estimate updates, executive summary preparation, cost information coordination, engineering priority management, scheduling issue resolution, cost checks and valuations, post-contract cost variance management, contingency management, funding data presentations, value engineering input, contractor pricing review, quantity surveying, cost controls, cost auditing, monthly cost report preparation, final accounts negotiation, built cost record compilation, talent coaching and mentoring, financial management, business management systems implementation, SOX control adherence
Preferred skills
RICS accreditation, data center/mission-critical/industrial project experience, medium to large complex construction project leadership, construction consultancy experience, knowledge of procurement routes and value management
Technologies
Internal software for margin tracking, Business Management Systems
Responsibilities
Lead cost management and client interface for hyperscale data center construction; manage change orders, cost planning, and valuations; coordinate with design teams and general contractors; prepare cost reports and final accounts; mentor team members; ensure SOX compliance and financial controls.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities