Senior Cost Manager​/Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Full‑time

We are seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a large‑scale, multi‑billion‑dollar campus development project in the Indianapolis area. This is a complex, fast‑paced construction environment requiring strong cost leadership across site development, core and shell construction, infrastructure packages, and multi‑phase delivery. The candidate will play a key role in ensuring robust cost control, commercial management, and stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Providing estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Reviewing and participating with the design services team and general contractor in the development of cost estimates.
• Reconciling changes and assisting the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.
• Communicating or meeting with the general contractor and owner or project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update.
• Preparing written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.
• Coordinating all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers directly from NPA, subcontractors, and quantities from architects/engineers.
• Informing and driving engineering priorities based on cost impact.
• Working proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.
• Managing cost checks and carrying out valuations on large, complex projects involving multiple concurrent work streams and phases.
• Participating effectively with post‑contract cost variances and the change control processes.
• Managing cost impact, contingency management, and commitment tracking logs.
• Preparing funding data presentations and coordinating value engineering sessions with stakeholders.
• Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
• Providing commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
• Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract pricing.
• Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring that post‑contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
• Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is delivered effectively with a robust cost validation process in place.
• Carrying out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
• Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.
• Identifying, coaching, and mentoring team members to realize their potential and celebrate success.
• Displaying excellence in leadership and service delivery in line with the conditions of appointment.
• Managing financial performance of commissions, including forecasting, margin tracking, and fee/resource planning utilizing internal systems.
• Implementing and maintaining internal business management systems and delivery methodologies to ensure consistent best practice.
• Acting as a role model contributing to a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7+ years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry (more for Lead‑level consideration).
• RICS accredited or working toward accreditation is preferred.
• Experience leading cost management on large‑scale, complex construction projects, ideally involving multi‑building or campus‑style developments.
• Experience with significant site development, infrastructure, and utilities packages is highly advantageous.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. All regulatory and legal requirements in all applicable jurisdictions are met.