Senior Cost Manager

Need to sit on site 2‑3 times a week in Caldwell, TX or Medina, TX.

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Cost Manager driving program‑level cost management for large‑scale data center build programs. This includes cost planning and control, progress measurement, risk mitigation, and costed‑schedule development. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Contracts Management team on all Request‑For‑Information / Quotation / Proposal (collectively “RFx”) processes, in addition to participating in preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and executing contracts with various parties such as general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.

You will bring deep knowledge of construction economics, commercial negotiations, and cost control within mission‑critical or technically complex environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, finance/cost management, construction management, or engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years as a subject matter expert in quantity surveying and experience in the construction industry.
• 3+ years of commercial/transactional contracts negotiation experience including awarding, drafting, negotiation, execution, and administration.
• Sourcing, bid‑leveling, and cost negotiations across various engineering and construction vendors.
• Quantity surveying/cost management for large mission‑critical and/or data center programs.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational, analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong knowledge of supply‑chain management tools, data analytics, and BI tools.

• Experience with strategic sourcing/procurement working for a hyperscaler and/or data center developer/operator.
• Advanced degree/license in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering.
• Experience with typical construction/services contracting approaches and fee structures (e.g., Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Not‑to‑Exceed, Cost Plus Fee, Time & Materials, Hourly Rate, Not to Exceed, Design‑Build (DB) or Design‑Build‑Assist (DBA), etc.).
• Proficiency in cost management systems and tools and integration into corporate financial systems.
• Proven track record in implementing process improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence.