Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction (Anticipated Opening)
Core
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor acting as the key client interface for a large-scale hyperscale data center development in Reno, NV, responsible for commercial discipline, cost control, and change management.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor
Builds
Hyperscale data center development
Domain
Construction / Data Centers
Required skills
cost estimating, change order negotiation, cost planning, quantity surveying, contract valuation, value engineering, stakeholder management, financial forecasting, cost auditing, leadership
Preferred skills
RICS accreditation, construction consultancy experience, experience with medium to large-scale complex construction projects, procurement strategy expertise
Technologies
Business Management Systems, internal financial systems
Responsibilities
Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle; Provide cost estimating and planning including final cost plans; Collaborate with design teams and general contractors on cost estimates; Reconcile changes and support contractors to ensure cost data accuracy; Interface with general contractors and client/project managers to gather status updates and prepare cost reports; Prepare written comments on contractor submissions including executive summaries; Coordinate all sources of cost information including suppliers and subcontractors; Inform and help drive engineering decisions based on cost impact; Proactively resolve cost and scheduling issues with minimal supervision; Manage cost checks and perform valuations on large-scale construction activities; Participate in post-contract cost variance analysis and change control processes; Manage cost impact assessments, contingency tracking, and commitment tracking logs; Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate value engineering sessions; Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase; Provide commercial input into design optioneering and value engineering exercises; Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations; Perform quantity surveying, cost control, and change management activities; Ensure post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively; Ensure cost auditing and valuation processes are robust; Produce monthly cost reports for presentation to the client; Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner; Compile cost benchmarking data and maintain project cost records; Identify, coach, and mentor team members; Manage financial performance using internal systems including margin tracking and forecasting; Implement and maintain Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies; Act as a role model promoting a collaborative team culture; Manage SOX control responsibilities where applicable.
