Manager, Construction Cost Controls

Rowan Digital Infrastructure; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

401(k) company contribution

Unlimited PTO

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is seeking a highly analytical Cost Controls Manager to link construction execution with finance. You will manage project budgets, forecast cash flows, and reconcile actuals to drive proactive decisions.

Travel up to 10% and a hybrid Denver, Colorado location support your success. The role emphasizes collaboration with subcontractors and internal teams to ensure accurate forecasting, robust financial reporting, and effective cost management across large-scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, accounting or finance.
• Minimum 8 years in cost control, accounting, or financial management within construction.
• Proven track record with large-scale budgets and cost controls (> $500M).
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Procore or similar CM software.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor project budgets and track monthly construction progress.
• Forecast cash flows, reconcile actuals, and align field progress with finance.
• Manage subcontractor agreements, PO changes, and cost impact assessments.
• Prepare monthly closings, executive summaries, and cross-functional reporting.
• Develop financial assumptions and improve cost control processes.

Skills

Cost controls

Forecasting

Budgeting

Excel

Procore

Cross-functional

Communication

Financial reporting

Cash flow

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers' needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we're looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.

Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Cost Controls Manager to serve as the critical link between our construction execution teams and finance stakeholders. This role is responsible for managing project financials, forecasting cash flows, reconciling actuals, and ensuring alignment between field progress and financial performance. The ideal candidate will bring a unique blend of traditional accounting expertise and cost management experience, enabling them to navigate both financial rigor and project execution dynamics with confidence. They will also be adept at building strong relationships with subcontractors and internal teams to drive accurate forecasting and proactive decision-making.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% for company gatherings or to project sites.

Location: Denver, Colorado/Hybrid: Other locations and remote opportunities will be considered based on experience and alignment with the position

Compensation: $130k - $150k (Offers Bonus)

Budgeting & Cost Management

• Actively monitor budgets for all project costs and track monthly construction progress
• Analyze spend curves and identify trends impacting schedule and performance
• Monitor construction cost trends and provide insight and market context to inform future projects
• Document historical cost data and lessons learned to inform future projects

Contract & Subcontractor Oversight

• Manage subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, change orders, contract modifications, and cost impact assessments
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate financial inputs

Reporting & Executive Communication

• Manage monthly closing activities and prepare executive summaries for leadership review
• Collaborate closely with preconstruction, project executives, and project managers to align financial and operational goals

Strategic Analysis & Assumptions

• Develop financial assumptions in the absence of complete data, leveraging input from cross-functional teams
• Help develop and refine processes and procedures in a growing company environment

Invoicing & Reconciliation

• Lead monthly invoicing and budgeting activities
• Reconcile forecasted cash flows against actuals on a monthly basis
• Audit subcontractor invoices and align costs with appropriate reimbursement structures
• Reconcile actuals at project closeout to support leasing agreements and financial reporting

Cash Flow & Forecasting

• Build and maintain detailed cash flow forecasts in collaboration with subcontractors and construction managers
• Provide real-time cost and cash flow data to support financing models and updates
• Support the Finance team in monthly, quarterly, and annual cash flow reporting and projections

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cost control, accounting, or financial management within the construction industry
• Demonstrated success in managing project cost controls for large-scale construction projects (budgets over $500M preferred)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• Expertise in Procore or similar construction management software
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working across construction, finance, and executive teams
• Experience managing monthly closings, executive reporting, and financial summaries
• Familiarity with subcontractor agreements, change orders, and cost impact assessments
• Expert Proficiency in Excel Required
• Experience with scenario modeling and building financial assumptions from incomplete data
• Ability to track and analyze construction cost trends and apply insights to future project planning

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

• Hybrid working environment
• Team building and educational opportunities
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
• Unlimited PTO
• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.