Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
HybridCheyenne, Wyoming, United States
Job Summary
Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates through design and delivery phases, producing monthly cost reports and executive summaries for stakeholders. Coordinate cost information from design teams, general contractors, and vendors to validate budgets, lead procurement strategy, and manage change orders and final accounts. Own cost risk analysis, Earned Value Management, and value engineering initiatives while acting as the primary client interface for this mission-critical data center program. Integrate cost with schedule and scope, monitor market trends, and mentor junior team members within a collaborative environment. Ensure adherence to internal Business Management Systems and SOX controls where applicable.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field
- 5–7+ years in cost management/project controls within mission‐critical environments (data centers, high‐tech, industrial) and medium to large projects of moderate to high complexity
- Solid understanding of MEP systems, resilience requirements, and campus‐scale infrastructure common to hyperscale data centers
- Strong foundation in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and EVM
- Expertise in procurement strategies and the commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem‐solving abilities with high attention to detail
- Proficiency with industry‐standard cost management tools and software
- On‐site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs
Desired Qualifications
- Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred
- RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is advantageous
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