Cost Manager — Data Center Construction

Cumming Management Group, Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 93,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking a Cost Manager for a data center construction project in the United States. You will oversee cost management across the construction lifecycle, estimate costs, manage budgets, and coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in cost management or related fields, with strong analytical skills and experience in data center projects preferred. This role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, or related construction discipline.
• Experience with data center or mission-critical construction projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, estimating methodologies, construction delivery, and lifecycle management.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Knowledge of change order management, contract administration, and measurement methods.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and accurately estimate assigned scopes of work based on project documents.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and other cost management reports.
• Prepare subcontractor analysis and bid comparison sheets for assigned scopes of work.
• Review and evaluate subcontractor proposals, change orders, and cost impacts.
• Perform continuous cost management throughout all phases of construction.
• Support contract administration and commercial management activities at the project level.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, forecasts, and potential cost risks.
• Assist with change management, cost reconciliation, and project reporting.
• Provide accurate and timely cost information to clients and project teams.
• Work collaboratively with project management, estimating, and commercial teams.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of project cost plans and related documentation.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Subcontractor management

Contract administration

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Cost Management/Engineering/Quantity Surveying

Job description

Cumming Group is seeking a Cost Manager for a data center construction project in the United States. You will oversee cost management across the construction lifecycle, estimate costs, manage budgets, and coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in cost management or related fields, with strong analytical skills and experience in data center projects preferred. This role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and timely reporting.