Associate Director – Cost Management - Remote

Capstone Property Recruitment Americas; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director in Cost Management to oversee large-scale data center projects in Texas. This remote role requires a strategic thinker with proven leadership skills and extensive experience in cost management for complex projects. You will be responsible for mentoring junior team members, managing client relationships, and ensuring exceptional service delivery across mission-critical construction projects. With a clear path for leadership growth, this position offers significant exposure and the chance to make a lasting impact in the construction and real estate sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a construction-related discipline.
• Extensive experience in cost management for multi-million-dollar projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management services across pre- and post-contract phases.
• Build strong client relationships and provide strategic commercial advice.

Skills

Cost Management

Leadership

Client Management

Commercial Acumen

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Construction-related Discipline

MRICS (or equivalent)

Job description

Associate Director – Cost Management - Remote

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Associate Director – Cost Management - Remote

Position: Associate Director – Cost Management (Remote, Central U.S.)

Salary: Up to $180,000 + Bonus + Extensive Company Benefits Package

Location Requirement: Remote role, but candidates must be based in the Central U.S. region due to regular travel to data center project sites in Texas

Capstone is partnering with a renowned independent construction and property consultancy to hire a high-caliber Associate Director or top-tier Senior Cost Manager. This role involves supporting large-scale data center campus developments across Texas, working closely with a well-established Director, leading delivery, managing client relationships, and driving commercial strategy. This position offers significant exposure, high-profile project work, and a clear path for future leadership growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cost management services across pre- and post-contract phases
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Build strong client relationships and provide strategic commercial advice
• Ensure delivery of exceptional service across large, mission-critical construction projects
• Act as a key liaison between the Director and project stakeholders

Skills and Experience Required:

• Degree qualified in a construction-related discipline
• MRICS (or equivalent) preferred
• Extensive experience delivering cost management services on complex, multi-million-dollar projects in the U.S.
• Data center or mission-critical project experience is highly desirable
• Proven leadership and client management abilities
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with a collaborative, proactive mindset

Additional Requirements:

• Must be based in the Central U.S. (e.g., Texas, Illinois, Missouri, Colorado, etc.)
• Willingness to travel regularly to Texas-based data center project sites
• Must have work authorization in the U.S. (US Citizen, Green Card, or valid E2/E3 Visa)

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Consulting

Industries: Construction and Real Estate