Data Center Cost Manager — Senior

Cumming Management Group, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cumming Group in the United States is seeking a Cost Manager to join a data center construction project. You will estimate costs, manage budgets, and deliver reports across the project lifecycle, collaborating with estimators, engineers, and procurement to keep costs in check.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in cost management and a degree in a related field. Data center experience is preferred. The role offers a full-time position with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Cost Management or related construction disciplines.
• Experience with data center or mission-critical construction preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, estimating methodologies, construction delivery, and lifecycle management.
• MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE, or equivalent accreditation preferred but not required.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field

Job description

Cumming Group in the United States is seeking a Cost Manager to join a data center construction project. You will estimate costs, manage budgets, and deliver reports across the project lifecycle, collaborating with estimators, engineers, and procurement to keep costs in check.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in cost management and a degree in a related field. Data center experience is preferred. The role offers a full-time position with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.