Data Center Cost Lead: Budgeting & Forecasting

Henderson Scott US; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement or pension plan

Generous PTO policy

Job summary

Henderson Scott US is seeking a Cost Lead in Austin, Texas, responsible for managing cost across global data center projects. Your role involves budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring projects stay on budget. Candidates should have a strong background in cost management and data center construction, with a degree in a relevant field. The position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 - $250,000 per year, along with equity options and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or construction estimating.
• Hands-on experience with data center or mission-critical construction projects.
• Deep understanding of data center cost structures.

Responsibilities

• Own cost planning across all project phases.
• Develop detailed estimates for various construction types.
• Maintain real-time cost forecasts across all active projects.

Skills

Cost management

Construction estimating

Data center construction

Change order management

Contract review

Education

Degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Sage

Job description

Henderson Scott US is seeking a Cost Lead in Austin, Texas, responsible for managing cost across global data center projects. Your role involves budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring projects stay on budget. Candidates should have a strong background in cost management and data center construction, with a degree in a relevant field. The position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 - $250,000 per year, along with equity options and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and generous PTO.