Hyperscale Data Center Cost Manager

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB in Ashburn, VA seeks a Key Account Manager - Hyperscale Data Centers to manage project costs across all construction stages, lead cost planning, and drive commercial activities for data center programs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction cost management, a 4-year college degree in Construction Management or related field, and experience with value engineering, procurement and bids, and contract closeout.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: 4-year college degree in Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Cost Estimating or equivalent recognized technical qualification
• Minimum Experience: 5+ years in construction cost management in Data Centers across all design and construction stages
• Knowledge of CSI format, cost management services, and industry-estimating software

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management and quantity surveying across all data center project phases
• Develop and maintain cost estimates, budgets, cost plans, and bid documentation
• Perform value engineering and cost analysis to support efficient project delivery
• Provide cost advice during design development and ensure alignment with budgets
• Manage procurement and bidding processes, bid evaluations, and contractor award
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and contractor negotiations
• Track and manage project costs, change orders, cash flow, and forecasting
• Prepare regular cost reports and financial updates for clients and stakeholders
• Review pay applications and assist in final accounts and closeout
• Provide commercial guidance and identify risks and opportunities
• Communicate with clients, contractors, designers, and internal teams
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development

Skills

Cost management

Client collaboration

Value engineering

Procurement & bidding

Forecasting

Education

4-year college degree in Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software

MS Office

Job description

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB in Ashburn, VA seeks a Key Account Manager - Hyperscale Data Centers to manage project costs across all construction stages, lead cost planning, and drive commercial activities for data center programs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction cost management, a 4-year college degree in Construction Management or related field, and experience with value engineering, procurement and bids, and contract closeout.