Data Center Cost Control & Change Manager

Yates Construction; Hubbard (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction seeks a Cost Controls/Change Manager to oversee budgeting, forecasting, tracking, and reporting for a data center megaproject. The role requires strong change management, construction estimation, and contract negotiation experience in mission-critical environments.

You will lead cross-functional cost control efforts, manage change orders, support design and field teams, and drive financial reporting to stakeholders. This is an on-site role in Hubbard, TX with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of cost control, estimating, or financial analysis experience in data center or mission-critical facilities construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project’s financial plan and budget, tracking expenditures against approved budgets.
• Perform detailed cost analyses, forecasting, and reporting for budget status to leadership.
• Review and approve contractor progress billings and payment applications relative to construction status.
• Own end-to-end Change Control process and negotiate change orders with contractors to control costs.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Vendor negotiation

Cost management software

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint

On-site construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Cost management software

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Yates Construction seeks a Cost Controls/Change Manager to oversee budgeting, forecasting, tracking, and reporting for a data center megaproject. The role requires strong change management, construction estimation, and contract negotiation experience in mission-critical environments.

You will lead cross-functional cost control efforts, manage change orders, support design and field teams, and drive financial reporting to stakeholders. This is an on-site role in Hubbard, TX with occasional travel.