Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
Core
Lead end-to-end cost management, budgeting, and commercial governance for large-scale, mission-critical data center construction programs.
Role type
Senior IC Associate Director (Cost Management / Quantity Surveying)
Builds
Hyperscale data center programs and other large-scale construction projects
Domain
Construction / Data Center Infrastructure
Required skills
Cost planning and estimation, Change control and negotiation, Procurement strategy, Earned Value Management (EVM), Financial reporting and forecasting, Stakeholder management, Risk analysis and scenario planning, Value engineering, Contract administration, Team leadership and mentoring
Preferred skills
RICS accreditation, Knowledge of MEP systems and campus-scale infrastructure, Experience with Business Management Systems (BMS)
Technologies
CostX, Oracle, Primavera, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end cost management across project phases; Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, estimates, and forecasts; Manage change control and negotiate change orders; Oversee contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews; Coordinate cost forecasts with project timelines; Produce monthly cost reports and executive summaries; Drive cost risk analysis and sensitivity testing; Develop strategies for cost optimization and value engineering; Mentor and develop junior staff; Act as a brand ambassador and participate in proposals/RFP responses.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
