Cost Manager - Data Center Construction

At Arcadis, we are proud to contribute to the construction of data centers throughout the United States, and are always looking for amazing people to join our program! Right now as our Data Center Program continues to expand, we are interested in meeting and speaking with experienced construction Cost Managers who have deep skills related to the design and construction of complex capital construction projects or data centers!

This job posting is for future career opportunities in 2025! Please note, Cost Managers need to be on-site everyday so you may be requested to relocate to one of our data center projects located across the United States.

• Providing support to Project Teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Providing project level reports including detailed analysis of project cost and changes
• Maintaining and controlling budgets from design concept through to project completion
• Assisting with change management and control of total project costs (general contractors, direct suppliers, and professional appointments)
• Analyzing projects to ensure that project funding is adequate by performing estimates, cost forecasts, cost trends, and accrual of actual costs
• Developing cost estimates for civil, structural, architectural, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical disciplines
• Preparing material, labor, and equipment cost estimates for concept designs, design development documents, bid documents, and change orders
• Estimating and negotiating potential change orders
• Completing cost validation and quantity surveying on an as needed basis
• Monitoring and audit compliance
• Reconciling program and project controls data with the client’s fiscal and financial controls systems
• Presenting results of cost analyses to senior staff and clients

• Understanding of construction means and methodology
• Ability to read and understand design information
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to engage with the client and key stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency with Primavera P6
• Focus on health and safety

• Understanding of construction means and methodology
• Ability to read and understand design information
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to engage with the client and key stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency with Primavera P6
• Focus on health and safety

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying) or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong software skills

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer seven paid holidays and potentially up to two floating holidays per calendar year depending on start date, and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

Salary range for this position is $135,000 to $155,000 per year.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.