Data Center Cost Architect — Project Controls

SB Energy; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental &amp

Hybrid Office Setup Benefits

Wellness benefits

Job summary

SB Energy in Redwood City, CA seeks a Cost Manager to oversee cost planning, modeling, and financial control across data center construction projects. You will ensure budgets are developed, tracked, and maintained, with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple cost workstreams to meet deadlines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in cost management, with experience in cost modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of cost management, project controls, or estimating in EPC or utility-scale construction.
• Strong experience in cost modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes.
• Experience with change management, contract cost analysis, and financial reporting.
• Engineering, estimating, or project controls background is a plus.
• Experience in data center construction is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and cost management practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel skills preferred).

Responsibilities

• Comprehend the technical specifications and design criteria of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Network, and Building Automation Systems within a Data Center to accurately reflect costs in the project model.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously refine detailed cost models for data center construction projects, including CAPEX estimates and lifecycle cost considerations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure project budgets align with company objectives for safety, delivery, performance, schedule, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Maintain documented cost files to accurately present a clear audit trail for estimates, budgets, forecasts, approvals, and cost changes.
• Monitor project expenditures, commitments, and forecasts, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and identifying variances.
• Analyze cost variances and provide actionable insights and recommendations to mitigate financial risks and maintain budget control.
• Support project management with contracting processes by reviewing bids, validating pricing, and contributing to commercial evaluations.
• Review and validate change orders, ensuring cost impacts are accurate, justified, and aligned with contract terms.
• Prepare and present cost reports, dashboards, and cash flow projections to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Implement and maintain cost control processes, tools, and reporting standards across all phases of construction and project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, project controls procedures, and contractual cost requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate cost-related insights and risks to senior executives both internally and externally.
• Conduct business dealings with the highest level of integrity and regard for financial, legal, and environmental considerations.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making in complex and ambiguous situations.

Skills

Cost management

Cost modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Change management

Contract analysis

Data Center knowledge

Excel (advanced)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

SB Energy in Redwood City, CA seeks a Cost Manager to oversee cost planning, modeling, and financial control across data center construction projects. You will ensure budgets are developed, tracked, and maintained, with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple cost workstreams to meet deadlines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in cost management, with experience in cost modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.