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Associate Director Commercial Cost Manager – Data Center

San Francisco, California, us💼 Full-time💰 $140,000–$140,000🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead cost management services and quantity surveying for large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects.

Role type

Senior IC Associate Director, Cost Management & Quantity Surveying

Builds

Cost controls, change management, and commercial reporting for construction programs

Domain

Construction / Data Centers / Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Change Management, Contracting Strategy, Procurement Strategy, Financial Management, Risk Mitigation, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Business Development

Preferred skills

RICS Certification, Graduate Degree in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management, Construction Consultancy Experience

Technologies

Internal Business Management Systems, Internal Software for Financial Tracking, KPI Tools

Responsibilities

Lead a cost management team and ensure delivery of accountabilities; Interface with clients, stakeholders, and consultants at all project stages; Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management; Report on overall commercial status and drive best practices; Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures and processes; Coach and mentor talent; Develop market understanding and create a pipeline of opportunities; Advise on contracting and procurement strategy; Participate in proposal generation and RFP responses; Manage financial forecasts and margin levels; Conduct internal audits and represent the office for external audits.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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