Cost Manager​/Quantity Surveyor; Data Centers

Overview

EPC Project Management Consulting is seeking to hire an experienced and detail-oriented Data Center Cost Manager to join our team, serving a prominent hyperscale data center client in Abilene, TX
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The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all cost management activities, ensuring that the project remains within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Work Type:
  Full-time, on-site with travel as required
• Salary:
  Varies on experience and qualifications

• Provide support to Project Teams throughout the project lifecycle from pre-construction to closeout.
• Produce accurate project-level reports that provide detailed analysis of project cost, program estimates, program master planning, operations, and benchmarking.
• Develop and maintain project budgets from design concept through project completion.
• Assist with the change order management process, including estimating, negotiating, and tracking total project costs.
• Reconcile program and project controls data with the client’s fiscal and financial control systems.
• Manage payment applications and invoice management for the project.
• Develop and present key cost data to internal and external stakeholders and team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, OR a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in cost management, preferably within the construction, oil/gas, or data center industries.
• Strong knowledge of cost management principles, estimating, financial analysis, and budgeting.
• Ability to read and understand design information.
• Proven ability to engage positively with client stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and internal team members.
• Working knowledge of cost and/or resource load schedules/schedule of values.
• Experience with contract negotiation.
• Proficiency in cost management software and Google Suite.
• Experience with Quickbase and e-Builder is a plus but not mandatory.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• 8% 401(k) Employer Contribution
• Employer-Paid BCBS Healthcare (for employee, spouse, and dependents)
• Education Reimbursement
• $100,000 Life Insurance Coverage
• $20,000 Relocation