Data Center Cost Controller

Avicado; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer match

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Avicado, LLP is seeking a Cost Manager to optimize project financials for hyperscale and data-center deployments. You will own budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure projects meet fiscal targets while maximizing value.

Responsibilities include coordinating cost-related activities for Prime and Subcontractor scopes, driving Procore usage improvements, and enabling seamless hand-offs across Preconstruction, Construction, and Operations teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of data center construction scheduling and/or project management experience.
• Deep understanding of cost drivers in data center development (MEP, electrical, cooling, IT/telecom).
• Knowledge of material costs, labor rates, and supply chain risks.
• Experience aligning cost management with scheduling, procurement, and risk management.
• Strong communication and reporting skills for developers and construction teams.
• Experience in contract support including negotiation, change order review, monthly invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end cost control services including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered within financial parameters and with maximum value.
• Project Team Collaboration: Support Project Managers by owning all cost-related processes for both Prime and Subcontractor scopes. Serve as the central point for financial coordination, allowing PMs to focus on schedule, quality, and delivery.
• Tool Optimization & Process Efficiency: Analyze current tool usage (particularly Procore) and identify opportunities for data streamlining and process improvement. Recommend and implement additional systems/tools as needed to support client objectives.
• Cross-Phase Coordination: Facilitate smooth hand-offs between Preconstruction, Construction, and Operations teams regarding cost-related matters. Attend key Preconstruction meetings to ensure knowledge continuity across project phases.
• Core Areas of Focus: Budget Development and Cost Projections, Cash Flow Management, Purchase Order Lifecycle Management, Change Order Documentation and Management.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Project management

Data center experience

Team collaboration

Procore

Tools

Procore

Job description

Avicado, LLP is seeking a Cost Manager to optimize project financials for hyperscale and data-center deployments. You will own budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure projects meet fiscal targets while maximizing value.

Responsibilities include coordinating cost-related activities for Prime and Subcontractor scopes, driving Procore usage improvements, and enabling seamless hand-offs across Preconstruction, Construction, and Operations teams.