Data Center Cost Lead - Budgeting & Reporting

Related Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Related Companies in New York City is seeking a Cost Manager to support data center projects. This full-time onsite role reports to the Senior Vice President and will manage cost reporting, budgets, and cash flows for complex development programs.

You will coordinate with development, project management, accounting, and legal teams to transform estimates into cost codes, monitor contingency and holds, and ensure accurate cost data through project close-out.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in real estate development or construction management, data centers preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. Master’s Degree is a plus
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, and to work independently in an organized manner with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Produce financial/cost reporting and act as intermediary between development, construction, accounting and legal.
• Ensure compliance to established cost processes and procedures.
• Present weekly and monthly cost reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Transform estimates into the cost code structure for project use.
• Maintain and update cost codes and Hold/contingency tracking as project progresses.
• Prepare cost analyses and reports with historical, current, and forecasted information.
• Understand project budgets, including hard/soft costs and contingencies.
• Manage change events log and report budgets and exposures.
• Collaborate with procurement on bid package budgets and cost data for close-out.

Skills

Cost management

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Related Companies in New York City is seeking a Cost Manager to support data center projects. This full-time onsite role reports to the Senior Vice President and will manage cost reporting, budgets, and cash flows for complex development programs.

You will coordinate with development, project management, accounting, and legal teams to transform estimates into cost codes, monitor contingency and holds, and ensure accurate cost data through project close-out.