Data Center Project Controls Lead (Cost)

Core Scientific, Inc; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Scientific, Inc. in Miami, FL seeks a Project Controls Manager (Cost) to own the financial execution of large-scale data center development projects.

You will partner with development, construction, engineering, and procurement teams to ensure strong financial discipline throughout the project lifecycle. The role reports to the Director, FP&A and requires 3–5+ years in cost management and project controls, with proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and cost management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in cost management, project controls, financial analysis, or project delivery.
• Experience supporting large-scale capital projects strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with project and cost management systems (e.g., Procore, Primavera).

Responsibilities

• Own project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow from preconstruction through construction completion.
• Maintain accurate cost-to-complete forecasts, incorporating actuals, commitments, and evolving project scope.
• Ensure alignment between project cost and project schedule.
• Review and validate contracts, change orders, and invoices with construction and procurement teams.
• Provide financial guidance on scope, schedule, and cost tradeoffs to support decision-making.
• Monitor actuals vs. budget and forecast, and communicate variances clearly.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Cost control

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera

MS Excel

Job description

Core Scientific, Inc. in Miami, FL seeks a Project Controls Manager (Cost) to own the financial execution of large-scale data center development projects.

You will partner with development, construction, engineering, and procurement teams to ensure strong financial discipline throughout the project lifecycle. The role reports to the Director, FP&A and requires 3–5+ years in cost management and project controls, with proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and cost management tools.