Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
Core
Manage cost management services, estimating, and commercial outcomes for large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects.
Role type
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor
Builds
Construction estimates, cost plans, forecasts, and final accounts for data center and industrial projects.
Domain
Construction / Data Center / Mission-Critical Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cost estimating, procurement strategy, contract administration, change order evaluation, cost reporting, value engineering, risk assessment, final account negotiation, budget management, bid analysis
Preferred skills
Data center construction experience, RICS accreditation, construction consultancy background
Technologies
Cost estimating software, takeoff software, bid analysis tools
Responsibilities
Advise clients on procurement strategies and manage vendor prequalification; develop and review construction estimates and cost plans; validate project costs and commercial assumptions with contractors; manage cost reporting, forecasts, and risk registers; evaluate change orders and payment applications; negotiate final accounts and support project closeout; benchmark project performance against historical data.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC