Program Cost Lead

The Opportunity The Program Cost Lead is a senior leadership role responsible for driving end to end cost management across a multi billion dollar mission critical data center construction program This individual will establish and lead best in class cost control practices ensuring accurate forecasting disciplined change management and proactive identification of cost risks This role acts as a strategic partner to program leadership delivering actionable insights through advanced analytics earned value management EVM and performance reporting to enable data driven decision making across a complex fast paced delivery environment

• Program Cost Leadership & Governance Lead all aspects of program level cost management including budget development control forecasting and reporting across multiple projectssites
  
  Establish and maintain the program cost baseline ensuring alignment with contract requirements funding approvals and execution strategy
  
  Serve as the single point of accountability for cost performance across the program
• Forecasting Reporting & Analytics Develop and maintain integrated cost forecasts incorporating input from construction procurement engineering and commercial teams
  
  Implement and drive Earned Value Management EVM processes to measure performance and identify trends early
  
  Deliver executive level reporting including KPIs dashboards and variance analysis for internal leadership and external stakeholders
  
  Provide forward looking insights on cost exposure trends and risks
• Change Management & Controls Lead change management processes ensuring all changes are properly captured evaluated approved and reflected in forecasts
  
  Manage cost impacts of scope changes claims and commercial events
  
  Drive consistency and rigor in cost control procedures across all projects
• Risk & Contingency Management Partner with program leadership to identify and quantify cost risks and opportunities
  
  Manage and monitor program contingency including drawdown strategy and reporting
  
  Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis for major program decisions
• Systems Tools & Process Optimization Oversee cost systems and ERP integration eg Costpoint Procore SAP or similar
  
  Enhance and standardize cost control processes tools and data governance
  
  Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve forecast accuracy and reporting efficiency
• Stakeholder Leadership & Collaboration Interface directly with executive stakeholders clients JV partners and functional leads
  
  Drive alignment across engineering procurement construction and finance teams
  
  Mentor and develop project controls team members promoting consistency and best practices

Education & Experience Bachelors degree in Finance Engineering Construction Management or related field
12 years of progressive experience in project controls or cost management

Proven experience leading cost for large scale capital programs 1B preferably data centers mission critical or complex EPC projects

Demonstrated success managing multi project or program level cost functions

Technical Skills Deep expertise in cost management forecasting and earned value management EVMStrong experience with ERP and project controls systems eg Costpoint SAP Oracle Procore Advanced proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools Power BI or similar

Strong understanding of contract structures procurement strategies and commercial terms

Leadership & Competencies Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills with a proactive solution oriented mindset

Strong executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities

Ability to operate effectively in a fast paced high growth and highly complex environment

High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and accountability

Experience in hyperscale data center programs or mission critical infrastructure

Background spanning both construction and manufacturingsupply chain environments

Experience in program level reporting and governance frameworks

Professional certifications eg PMP EVP CCP or similar

We believe your best work happens when you feel supported professionally personally and financially Thats why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive stay healthy and plan for the future

• Performance driven rewards Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions
• Comprehensive healthcare Medical dental and vision coverage that…