Senior Cost Control Manager – Data Center Construction

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager to act as the key day-to-day client interface, delivering cost management services across a large-scale data center program. This role will have a strong emphasis on change management, cost control, and commercial governance, ensuring that all project changes are effectively evaluated, managed, and communicated throughout the construction lifecycle.

What You Will Do

The Senior Cost Control Manager will lead and manage change management processes, review and evaluate change orders, maintain change logs, and provide detailed cost analysis and recommendations to support client decision-making on change events.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing complex change processes across multiple stakeholders. The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, as well as expertise in procurement strategy and commercial contract management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 5–7+ years of cost management or project controls experience on medium‐ to large‐scale construction programs
• Mission‐critical, industrial, or large campus‐scale experience preferred
• Consultancy experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, and MEP construction
• Advanced knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, cost‐control systems, and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Proven experience managing full change‐management processes on major construction programs
• Strong cost‐focused project controls background, including forecasting and variance analysis
• Ability to interpret schedules and assess cost impacts across phases and trades
• Expertise in procurement strategy and commercial contract management
• RICS accreditation (or progress toward certification) is advantageous
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‐management skills
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
• Proficiency with industry‐standard cost management tools and Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Great place to work
• Work-life balance
• Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment
• Equal opportunity employer
• Inclusive environment for all employees
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement plan
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Wellness program
• Visa/relocation assistance
• Remote flexibility
• Stipends
• Bonus/commission
• Paid holidays