Senior Cost Control Manager – Data Center Construction
Core
Senior Cost Manager acting as the key client interface for a large-scale data center construction program, focusing on change management, cost control, and commercial governance.
Role type
Senior IC cost control manager (construction)
Builds
Data center construction programs
Domain
Construction / Infrastructure / Data Centers
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Change management, cost estimation, contract negotiation, variance analysis, forecasting, dispute resolution, stakeholder management, financial reporting, procurement strategy, Earned Value Management (EVM), cost auditing
Preferred skills
RICS accreditation, consultancy experience, mission-critical/industrial campus-scale experience, civil/structural/MEP construction knowledge
Technologies
Microsoft Office, industry-standard cost management tools
Responsibilities
Lead and manage change management processes across the program; Review, evaluate, and negotiate change orders; Maintain change logs, contingency tracking, and commitment registers; Establish and enforce change control procedures; Provide detailed cost analysis and recommendations; Support dispute avoidance and resolution; Provide cost planning and estimating; Reconcile changes and validate contractor cost data; Prepare monthly cost reports with visibility into risks and forecasts; Support final account closeout; Mentor team members in cost control best practices.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities