Cost Manager - Data Center Construction & Cost Control

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Overwatch is seeking an experienced Owner's Representative for cost control and scheduling on large data center construction programs. You will verify billed cost, reported progress, and schedule impacts against field reality, with travel to Texas expected 25%.

The role requires 8+ years in cost control and scheduling on major projects, proficiency with P6/MS Project and Procore, and a track record managing $100M+ programs. On-site collaboration and reporting discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of combined cost control and scheduling experience on large construction programs; data center or mission-critical experience preferred.
• Track record certifying pay applications and managing master schedules on $100M+ projects.
• Proficient in P6/MS Project and Procore, CMiC, or Textura, plus advanced Excel.
• Working knowledge of JCT/NEC/AIA contract forms, change order administration, and delay claims.
• Comfortable operating as an embedded third-party representative — protecting the Owner's interests on-site while maintaining clear reporting discipline.

Responsibilities

• Change Orders — Review, negotiate, and recommend approval/rejection of COR/PCOs, evaluating cost and schedule impact together.
• Pay Applications — Certify monthly invoices against verified progress, schedule of values, retention, and contingency
• Budget & Forecasting — Maintain the master cost report, contingency drawdown, and cost-to-complete/estimate-at-completion.
• Progress Verification — Conduct field walks to confirm billed and scheduled percent-complete match physical progress.
• Risk & Contingency — Link the risk register to cost and schedule contingency; flag burn-rate or float erosion early.
• Claims & Compliance — Support delay/time-extension and cost claims in line with the governing contract.

Skills

Cost control

Scheduling

Contract knowledge

Reporting & administration

On-site coordination

Education

RICS accreditation

PMI-SP/PSP credential

Tools

P6/MS Project

Procore

CMiC

Textura

Excel

Job description

Overwatch is seeking an experienced Owner's Representative for cost control and scheduling on large data center construction programs. You will verify billed cost, reported progress, and schedule impacts against field reality, with travel to Texas expected 25%.

The role requires 8+ years in cost control and scheduling on major projects, proficiency with P6/MS Project and Procore, and a track record managing $100M+ programs. On-site collaboration and reporting discipline are essential.