Data Center Construction Cost Manager

OVERWATCH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Overwatch Mission Critical in Houston is seeking a seasoned cost-control and scheduling professional to manage complex data center construction programs. You will verify billed costs, track progress, and drive cost-to-complete accuracy on large-scale projects.

The role requires on-site presence with about 25% travel in Texas, strong knowledge of industry contracts, and proficiency in P6/MS Project, Procore, and related tools. A PMI-SP/PSP or RICS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of cost control and scheduling on large construction programs.
• Track record certifying pay applications and managing master schedules on $100M+ projects.
• Proficient in P6/MS Project and Procore, CMiC, or Textura; advanced Excel.
• Knowledge of JCT/NEC/AIA contracts and delay claims; PMI-SP/PSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and approve COR/PCOs with cost and schedule impact.
• Certify monthly invoices against progress, values, retention, and contingency.
• Maintain master cost report, contingency drawdown, and EAC (estimate at completion).
• Conduct field verification of percent complete vs progress.
• Link risk register to cost and schedule contingency; flag burn-rate or float erosion.
• Support delay/time-extension and cost claims per contract.

Skills

Cost control

Scheduling

Procore

P6/MS Project

Excel

Contract forms

PMI-SP/PSP

Tools

CMiC

Textura

P6/MS Project

Job description

Overwatch Mission Critical in Houston is seeking a seasoned cost-control and scheduling professional to manage complex data center construction programs. You will verify billed costs, track progress, and drive cost-to-complete accuracy on large-scale projects.

The role requires on-site presence with about 25% travel in Texas, strong knowledge of industry contracts, and proficiency in P6/MS Project, Procore, and related tools. A PMI-SP/PSP or RICS certification is preferred.