Cost Manager (Data Centers)

EPC Project Management Consulting, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contribution

Employer-paid healthcare

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

EPC Project Management Consulting, LLC is seeking an experienced Data Center Cost Manager to oversee all cost management activities for a hyperscale data center client. The role is remote with periodic travel to Abilene, TX and some on-site work as required.

The successful candidate will develop budgets, manage change orders, and provide detailed cost reporting while collaborating with project teams and clients to ensure budget adherence and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management or related field; 7–10 years cost management exp. is acceptable.
• Strong cost management, estimating, financial analysis, and budgeting knowledge.
• Ability to read and understand design information and engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to project teams through the lifecycle from pre-construction to closeout.
• Produce project-level cost reports detailing cost, estimates, planning, operations, and benchmarking.
• Develop and maintain project budgets from design through completion.
• Assist with change order management, including estimating, negotiating, and tracking costs.
• Reconcile data with client financial controls and systems.
• Manage payment applications and invoice processing for the project.
• Develop and present key cost data to stakeholders and team members.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Construction Management

Tools

Google Suite

Quickbase

e-Builder

Job description

EPC Project Management Consulting is seeking to hire an experienced and detail-oriented Data Center Cost Manager to join our team, serving a prominent hyperscale data center client in Abilene, TX. This role would be remote with a couple of days travel every 2/3 weeks.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all cost management activities, ensuring that the project remains within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

• Location: Remote with some travel to Abilene, TX
• Start Date: ASAP
• Work Type: Full-time, on-site with travel as required

Benefits Include:

• 8% 401(k) Employer Contribution From Day 1
• 100% Employer-Paid Healthcare (for employee, spouse, and 4 dependents)
• Education Reimbursement
• $100,000 Life Insurance Coverage
• $20,000 Relocation

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to Project Teams throughout the project lifecycle from pre-construction to closeout.
• Produce accurate project-level reports that provide detailed analysis of project cost, program estimates, program master planning, operations, and benchmarking.
• Develop and maintain project budgets from design concept through project completion.
• Assist with the change order management process, including estimating, negotiating, and tracking total project costs.
• Reconcile program and project controls data with the client’s fiscal and financial control systems.
• Manage payment applications and invoice management for the project.
• Develop and present key cost data to internal and external stakeholders and team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, OR a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in cost management, preferably within the construction, oil/gas, or data center industries.
• Strong knowledge of cost management principles, estimating, financial analysis, and budgeting.
• Ability to read and understand design information.
• Proven ability to engage positively with client stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and internal team members.
• Working knowledge of cost and/or resource load schedules/schedule of values.
• Experience with contract negotiation.
• Proficiency in cost management software and Google Suite.
• Experience with Quickbase and e-Builder is a plus but not mandatory.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.