Principal Cost Management – Data Center Programs

Fleet Data Centers; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) program

Paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Fleet Data Centers is seeking a Cost Management Principal to lead program-level cost management for large-scale data center construction programs. The role focuses on cost planning, control, risk mitigation, and commercial negotiations throughout RFx processes.

The candidate will monitor project finances, develop cost estimates, drive contingency tracking, and coordinate with contractors and owners to ensure budget adherence for hyperscale data center projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years as a Quantity Surveying subject matter expert.
• 5+ years in construction and strategic sourcing/procurement.
• 3+ years supporting hyperscaler or data center organizations.
• 3+ years of commercial contract negotiation experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain management, data analytics, and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFx processes including bid leveling and commercial negotiations.
• Negotiate Lump Sum, GMP, and NTE agreements.
• Support financial planning and procurement activities.
• Monitor project finances, payments, variations, and claims.
• Develop, review, and present project cost estimates and cost plans.
• Drive cost control, change management, contingency tracking, and forecasting.
• Coordinate with contractors and owners to maintain accurate cost information.
• Determine quantities for large-scale data center projects.
• Assess labor and specialized installation requirements.
• Provide accurate cost and quantity information to support project decisions.
• Help maintain project schedule and budget compliance.

Job description

Fleet Data Centers is seeking a Cost Management Principal to lead program-level cost management for large-scale data center construction programs. The role focuses on cost planning, control, risk mitigation, and commercial negotiations throughout RFx processes.

The candidate will monitor project finances, develop cost estimates, drive contingency tracking, and coordinate with contractors and owners to ensure budget adherence for hyperscale data center projects.