Data Center Cost Manager: Drive Budgets & Change Control

CUMMING GROUP; Pontoon Beach (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking a Cost Manager to join a data center construction project. You will estimate scopes, manage budgets, and prepare cost reports while collaborating with clients and subcontractors. The role emphasizes strong analytical skills and effective communication within a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in cost management for construction, with preference for data center experience and professional accreditation such as MRICS or CCP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, or related construction discipline.
• Experience with data center or mission-critical construction projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, estimating methodologies, construction delivery, and project lifecycle management.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Understanding of change order management, contract administration, and construction measurement methods.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and accurately estimate assigned scopes of work based on project documents.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and other cost management reports.
• Prepare subcontractor analysis and bid comparison sheets for assigned scopes of work.
• Review and evaluate subcontractor proposals, change orders, and cost impacts.
• Perform continuous cost management throughout all phases of construction.
• Support contract administration and commercial management activities at the project level.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, forecasts, and potential cost risks.
• Assist with change management, cost reconciliation, and project reporting.
• Provide accurate and timely cost information to clients and project teams.
• Work collaboratively with project management, estimating, and commercial teams.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of project cost plans and related documentation.

Skills

Cost management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Change management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Cost estimating software

Job description

Cumming Group is seeking a Cost Manager to join a data center construction project. You will estimate scopes, manage budgets, and prepare cost reports while collaborating with clients and subcontractors. The role emphasizes strong analytical skills and effective communication within a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in cost management for construction, with preference for data center experience and professional accreditation such as MRICS or CCP.