Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
Core
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor acting as the key client interface for cost management services across a major data center portfolio in Northern Virginia.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor
Builds
Data center construction projects in Northern Virginia
Domain
Construction / Data Centers
Required skills
cost planning, change order negotiation, cost estimation, contract administration, value engineering, cost control, contingency management, financial reporting, stakeholder management, team mentorship
Preferred skills
data center project experience, complex multi-phase construction management
Technologies
cost management systems, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle; produce and present final cost plans; review and collaborate with design teams and general contractors on cost estimates; reconcile changes and validate contractor data; prepare written reports and executive summaries on contractor submissions; consolidate cost data from suppliers, subcontractors, and design teams; inform engineering and design decisions based on cost impact; manage cost checks, valuations, and reporting; oversee cost control, contingency management, and commitment tracking; lead value engineering sessions; review contractor pricing and lead negotiations; manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes; produce monthly cost reports; support final account negotiations and closeout processes; maintain cost benchmarks and historical data; mentor junior team members; ensure consistent application of internal systems and tools.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
