Senior Cost Manager - Manufacturing / Data Center Construction
Core
Senior Cost Manager leading estimating, cost planning, and change order management for large-scale industrial, manufacturing, and data center construction projects.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager (construction consultancy)
Builds
Production cost plans, estimates, budget updates, and final accounts for mission-critical facilities
Domain
Construction / Industrial Manufacturing / Data Centers
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
cost estimating, cost planning, change order management, contract administration, value engineering, commercial negotiation, financial reporting, risk management, team leadership
Preferred skills
RICS accreditation, experience in semiconductor or life sciences environments, knowledge of industrial construction delivery methodologies
Technologies
internal financial systems, business management systems
Responsibilities
Lead estimating and cost planning throughout the construction lifecycle; Prepare and present cost plans and budget updates; Reconcile cost changes and contractor submissions; Interface with owners and contractors for executive-level reporting; Support engineering decisions through cost analysis and value engineering; Manage cost checks, valuations, and contingency tracking; Administer post-contract cost control and auditing; Review contractor pricing and support commercial negotiations; Produce monthly cost reports with risk forecasts; Ensure accurate final account negotiations and closeout; Compile historical cost data for benchmarking; Mentor team members; Utilize internal systems for financial performance management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities