Cost Manager

Insight Global; Sparks (NV); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Sr. Cost Manager to drive program-level cost management for large data center builds in Reno/Sparks (hybrid, 3 days on-site).

You will oversee cost planning, control, and costed-schedule development while coordinating RFx processes and contract execution with contractors and vendors. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in quantity surveying or cost management within mission-critical environments, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in data analytics and BI tools to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, finance/cost management, construction management, or engineering.
• 5+ years as a subject matter expert in Quantity Surveying and experience in the construction industry
• 3+ years of commercial/transactional contracts negotiation experience including awarding, drafting, negotiation, execution, and administration.
• Sourcing, bid-leveling, cost negotiations across various engineering and construction vendors.
• Quantity surveying/cost management for large mission critical and/or data centers programs.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management tools, data analytics, and BI tools

Responsibilities

• Develop program-level cost plans and controls for data center builds.
• Collaborate with Contracts Management on RFx planning, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Drive cost control through costed-schedule development.
• Provide risk assessment and cost mitigation strategies.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Contract negotiation

Sourcing

Bid leveling

Data center

BI tools

Analytical skills

Supply chain tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

*This role will sit in Reno/Sparks, NV 3 days a week*

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Cost Manager driving program-level cost management for large-scale data center build programs. This includes cost planning and control, progress measurement, risk mitigation, and costed-schedule development. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Contracts Management team on all Request-For-Information / Quotation / Proposal (collectively “RFx”) process(s), in addition to participating in preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and executing contracts with various parties, such as, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants. You will bring deep knowledge of construction economics, commercial negotiations, and cost control within mission-critical or technically complex environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, finance/cost management, construction management, or engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years as a subject matter expert in Quantity Surveying and experience in the construction industry
• 3+ years of commercial/transactional contracts negotiation experience including awarding, drafting, negotiation, execution, and administration.
• Sourcing, bid-leveling, cost negotiations across various engineering and construction vendors.
• Quantity surveying/cost management for large mission critical and/or data centers programs.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management tools, data analytics, and BI tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with strategic sourcing/procurement working for a hyperscaler and/or data center developer/operator.
• Advance degree/license in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering.
• Experience with typical construction/services contracting approaches and fee structures (e.g., Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Not-to-Exceed, Cost Plus Fee, Time & Materials, Hourly Rate, Not to Exceed, Design-Build (DB) or Design-Build-Assist (DBA), etc.)
• Proficiency in cost management systems and tools and integration into corporate financial systems.
• Proven track record in implementing process improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence.