Project Controls (Cost) Manager

Iron Mountain; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 123,500 - 164,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off and holidays

Health & wellness plans

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a skilled Project Controls (Cost) Manager to join our Data Center team. You will oversee the cost lifecycle and provide financial reporting to senior leadership on large-scale developments.

You will lead cost forecasting, manage budgets, and coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Procurement to mitigate risks while driving on-time, within-budget delivery. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Finance/Engineering/Construction Management, 10+ years in project controls, and

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of professional experience in project controls or cost management.
• Experience managing data center projects valued at $150M+ (3+ years preferred).
• Strong financial analysis skills; proficiency in Oracle; Procore a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost forecasting and budget development; monitor variances.
• Oversee change orders and estimate-to-complete data throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Procurement to identify, quantify, and monitor project risks.

Skills

10+ years exp

Financial analysis

Oracle

Procore

Data center domain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Engineering/Construction

Tools

Procore

Job description

Project Controls (Cost) Manager

Job Summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a skilled Project Controls (Cost) Manager to join our Data Center team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive project oversight and supporting strategic decision‑making for large‑scale data center developments. You will manage the entire cost lifecycle, ensuring projects remain within approved parameters while providing critical financial reporting to senior leadership.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Lead Cost Management: Manage cost forecasting and budget development while monitoring actual costs against approved budgets to analyze variances.
• Drive Financial Control: Oversee change order processes, evaluate cost impacts, and maintain accurate estimate‑to‑complete data throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate and Mitigate Risk: Partner cross‑functionally with Legal, Finance, and Procurement teams to identify, quantify, and monitor project risks related to cost and schedule performance.

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

• Extensive Experience: At least 10 years of professional experience, with a preference for 3+ years managing multiple large‑scale data center projects valued at $150 M or greater.
• Technical Expertise: Strong financial analysis skills and proficiency in Oracle; experience with Procore is considered a significant advantage.
• Domain Knowledge: A deep understanding of data center construction processes, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Education & Travel: A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, or Construction Management is required, along with the ability to travel up to 25 %.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your experience.
• Work‑Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work options to support work‑life balance.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within a global organization.

Reasonably expected salary range: $123,500.00 – $164,700.00

Please note that an employee’s starting salary may vary based on a variety of factors. Where state, municipal, provincial, territorial or other legal minimum wages exceed the federal minimum wage, employees are entitled to the higher rate.

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Requisition: J0105140