Data Center Cost Lead — Budget, Forecasting & Controls

Avicado Construction Technology Services, LLC; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer match

Flexible PTO

Philanthropic matching

Job summary

Avicado seeks a Cost Manager to drive end-to-end cost control for data center projects. You will own budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, coordinating with Prime and Subcontractor teams to optimize value and schedule alignment.

This role requires deep data center cost understanding, strong communication, and the ability to streamline tools like Procore to support project objectives. Join a fast-paced, client-focused environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of data center construction scheduling and/or project management expertise.
• Experience managing costs for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center projects.
• Understanding of cost drivers in data center development (MEP, electrical, cooling, IT/telecom).
• Knowledge of material costs, labor rates, and supply chain risks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end cost control services including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Own all cost-related processes for Prime and Subcontractor scopes; central point for financial coordination.
• Analyze current tool usage (Procore) and implement process improvements and additional systems/tools as needed.
• Coordinate cost matters across Preconstruction, Construction, and Operations; attend key Preconstruction meetings.

Skills

Cost management

Project management

Data center experience

Communication skills

Forecasting

Tools

Procore

Job description

Avicado seeks a Cost Manager to drive end-to-end cost control for data center projects. You will own budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, coordinating with Prime and Subcontractor teams to optimize value and schedule alignment.

This role requires deep data center cost understanding, strong communication, and the ability to streamline tools like Procore to support project objectives. Join a fast-paced, client-focused environment with growth opportunities.