Cost Manager - Data Center - Charleston SC

Arcadis; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the U.S. is looking for a Cost Manager to oversee data center construction projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in complex capital construction, excellent software skills, and a relevant degree in engineering or construction management. The role involves budget management, project support, and cost analysis in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Paid parental leave

15 days PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience with data center or complex capital construction projects.
• Strong software skills related to project management tools.
• Understanding of the construction project process.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide project-level reports including cost analysis.
• Maintain and control budgets from design to completion.

Skills

Primavera P6

Excel

MS Office

Power BI

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying

Job description

Cost Manager - Data Center - Charleston SC

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Job Title

COST MANAGER - DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTION

Location

CHARLESTON, SC AREA

Company

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

At Arcadis, we are proud to contribute to the construction of data centers throughout the United States, and we are always looking for amazing people to join our program!

As our Data Center Program continues to expand, we are interested in meeting and speaking with experienced construction Cost Managers who possess deep skills related to the design and construction of complex capital construction projects or data centers.

Please note, Cost Managers need to be on-site every day!

Role accountabilities

• Providing support to Project Teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Providing project-level reports, including a detailed analysis of project cost and changes
• Maintaining and controlling budgets from design concept through to project completion
• Assisting with change management and control of total project costs (general contractors, direct suppliers, and professional appointments)
• Analyzing projects to ensure that project funding is adequate by performing estimates, cost forecasts, cost trends, and accrual of actual costs
• Developing cost estimates for civil, structural, architectural, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical disciplines
• Preparing material, labor, and equipment cost estimates for concept designs, design development documents, bid documents, and change orders
• Estimating and negotiating potential change orders
• Completing cost validation and quantity surveying on an as-needed basis
• Monitoring and audit compliance
• Reconciling program and project controls data with the client’s fiscal and financial controls systems
• Presenting results of cost analyses to senior staff and clients

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience, either with data center construction projects or complex capital construction projects
• Strong software skills related to: Primavera P6, Excel, MS Office, Power BI, etc.
• Understanding of the construction project process
• Ability to engage with the client and key stakeholders at all levels using exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying) or equivalent work experience
• Focus on health and safety

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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