Senior construction cost manager; m​/f​/d

Hemel Hempstead

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Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

As our Senior Construction Cost Manager EMEA, you will lead the development and governance of our endâtoâend construction cost control frameworks across the region. You will define how we plan, track, and forecast budgets, commitments, and expenditures, ensuring full cost transparency and strong financial control throughout the project life cycle.

Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

As our Senior Construction Cost Manager EMEA, you will lead the development and governance of our endâtoâend construction cost control frameworks across the region. You will define how we plan, track, and forecast budgets, commitments, and expenditures, ensuring full cost transparency and strong financial control throughout the project life cycle.

In this role, you will set the standards that enable competitive project delivery, create meaningful benchmarks, and support confident decisionâmaking  will provide cost leadership across all NTT GCDA data center projects in EMEA, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding project outcomes and enabling future growth.

• Several years of experience in construction cost management, including responsibilities such as preâconstruction planning, cost management strategies, cost coding structures, commitments, spend and forecast processes, and reviewing contractor cost proposals on major engineering or construction projects
• Handsâon experience with construction cost accounting and financial management software
• A strong understanding of the full construction life cycle, from early preâdesign through construction and closeâout
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing robust cost control systems on largeâscale, complex construction projects
• Exceptional analytical and problemâsolving skills, going well beyond traditional estimating practices
• Confidence in leading and structuring meetings to establish and maintain strong project control processes
• A high level of professional integrity and confidentiality
• Strong proficiency across Microsoft tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and particularly advanced Excel for analysing large and complex data sets
• A collaborative team player who builds trust across diverse stakeholder groups

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience

• Design, implement, and continuously evolve endâtoâend construction cost control systems to ensure consistent, reliable, and accurate visibility of project financial performance
• Lead earlyâstage project budgeting, develop comprehensive cost programs, establish reporting structures, and deliver robust forecasting models across the full project life cycle
• Transform complex financial and project data into clear, actionable insights using…