Owner-Side Data Center Cost Controller

Fermi America; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fermi America is building the largest private power campus in the United States to serve AI compute demand. This Owner cost specialist role coordinates and validates cost control, forecasting, and reporting on data center construction projects.

You will review contractor cost data, invoices, and forecasts, ensure contract compliance, and hold contractors accountable to cost and reporting obligations, with a focus on MEP-heavy, equipment-driven cost profiles.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cost control/analysis on construction or capital projects.
• Experience validating contractor cost data and invoices.
• Strong cost controls: commitments, accruals, actuals, ETC/EAC, cash flow.
• Excel proficiency and familiarity with cost-management systems (Oracle Unifier).

Responsibilities

• Review and validate the contractor cost control cycle against budgets and terms.
• Validate and challenge contractor cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate long-lead equipment and major MEP procurement cost tracking.
• Review invoices, POs, change orders and ensure contract cost compliance.
• Support owner earned value reporting with scheduling team.
• Reconcile contractor cost data with owner systems to maintain truth.
• Manage contractors to uphold cost/reporting obligations.
• Prepare owner cost reports and independent analyses for leadership.
• Produce accurate cost information for informed decisions.

Job description

Fermi America is building the largest private power campus in the United States to serve AI compute demand. This Owner cost specialist role coordinates and validates cost control, forecasting, and reporting on data center construction projects.

You will review contractor cost data, invoices, and forecasts, ensure contract compliance, and hold contractors accountable to cost and reporting obligations, with a focus on MEP-heavy, equipment-driven cost profiles.