About this role
About the Role We are seeking a Data Center Senior Cost Manager to join our Mission-Critical Data Center team. This client-facing role is responsible for preparing and managing budgets through the project life cycle, overseeing the GMP phase, and ensuring cost certainty across data center programs. You will lead junior staff, collaborate with site teams and clients, and travel to client sites as required. What You'll Do
- Prepare and manage project / campus budgets through the project life cycle.
- Manage the GMP phase and subcontractor selection process.
- Review all change orders and payment applications to ensure contract alignment.
- Monitor and report project budget performance vs targets for executive team.
- Collaborate with site teams and client leads.
- Support program wide efforts to reduce costs and increase cost certainty.
- Act as a primary contact for data center clients, ensuring all objectives are achieved.
- Lead junior staff members and assist with their development.
- Travel to client site / office as required. What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field plus 7 years relevant experience.
- RICS designation is preferred but not necessary.
- 4 years or more data center construction experience is required.
- Construction consultancy experience preferred.
- Strong foundation in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems and software.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.