Senior Cost Manager (Preconstruction) - Data Center Construction
Core
Senior Cost Manager leading preconstruction cost management, planning, and value engineering for mission-critical data center and large-scale construction projects.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager (preconstruction)
Builds
Cost plans, estimates, budgets, and commercial strategies for mission-critical campus developments
Domain
Construction / Data Center / Mission Critical Infrastructure
Required skills
Cost planning, benchmarking, conceptual estimating, value engineering, risk assessment, financial modeling, market analysis, contract review, budget management, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Data center/semiconductor/life sciences construction experience, client-facing consulting environment, MRICS/PQS/CCP/CEP certification
Technologies
Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Lead preconstruction cost planning from concept through design development; Develop and present detailed cost plans and budgets at design milestones; Review designs to identify cost drivers and optimization strategies; Perform cost analyses using historical benchmarking and market intelligence; Lead value engineering and design optioneering exercises; Prepare funding requests and executive-level cost presentations; Review contractor budgets, GMPs, and procurement packages; Analyze market conditions, escalation trends, and material pricing impacts; Establish and maintain cost benchmarks and databases; Manage contingency planning and cost risk assessments; Support procurement strategy and contractor selection; Mentor junior cost management staff.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
