EMEA Cost Management Lead – Data Center Projects

Ares Management LLC

Greater London

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Ada Infrastructure, part of the Ares Management Corporation, is expanding its EMEA Cost Management team with the hire of a new Senior Manager. This individual will work with the broader Cost Management team, supporting on new and existing projects that we have ongoing.

Ada Infrastructure is a global data centre business focused on sustainable, safe and secure infrastructure. The Senior Manager will lead cost estimation and planning across multiple data centre projects, collaborating with

Qualifications

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
5+ years of experience in mission critical data centre construction.
Strong understanding of construction contracts (FIDIC, NEC, JCT etc.)
Willing to travel 35–50% of the time and oversee multiple projects in multiple jurisdictions.
Experience with cost estimation, tendering, and value engineering.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed cost estimates during concept, design, and pre-construction phases.
Develop cost plans, budgets, and forecasts for all project stages.
Analyse drawings, specifications, and project documents to determine material, labour, and equipment costs.
Manage tender processes, including preparing/reviewing bid documents and evaluating contractor proposals.
Review and administer construction contracts and assess change orders, variations, and claims.
Produce cost reports, cash-flow projections, and financial updates for stakeholders.