Cost Manager, Data Center Projects – Impact & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cumming Group is hiring a Cost Manager to support and manage costs across the construction lifecycle on a data center project. The role emphasizes cost planning, budgeting, and collaboration with project teams and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years in cost management or related fields, with a strong grasp of estimating methods and change management. Travel and on-site coordination may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, or related construction disciplines.
• Experience with data center or mission-critical construction preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, estimating methodologies, and project lifecycle management.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.

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 management experience

Estimating and budgeting

Strong communication

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Cumming Group is hiring a Cost Manager to support and manage costs across the construction lifecycle on a data center project. The role emphasizes cost planning, budgeting, and collaboration with project teams and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years in cost management or related fields, with a strong grasp of estimating methods and change management. Travel and on-site coordination may be required.