CareerPlan

Senior Cost Manager - Data Center

USA wide, usFull-time$130k–$155k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor leading cost management, estimating, and commercial negotiations for large-scale data center construction projects.

Role type

Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor

Builds

Data center construction projects

Domain

Construction / Data Centers

Required skills

cost planning, estimating, change management, commercial negotiations, cost control, procurement strategy, RFP/RFQ management, bid evaluation, value engineering, contract negotiation, quantity surveying, financial forecasting

Preferred skills

RICS accreditation, construction consultancy experience, knowledge of procurement routes

Technologies

internal Business Management Systems, internal software for margin tracking

Responsibilities

Develop and execute procurement strategies for capital projects; Prepare and manage RFPs and RFQs including tender documentation; Undertake detailed commercial bid evaluations and bid levelling; Support contractor selection and commercial negotiations; Apply cost management expertise to procurement activities including ROM estimating and budget validation; Develop and execute cost plans through design phases; Manage cost checks, valuations, and post-contract cost variances; Prepare monthly cost reports and final accounts; Mentor talent and drive leadership within the team.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities