Remote Data Center Cost Controls Manager

Arcadis; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Construction Cost Controls Manager to support data center and mission-critical capital programs. The role is primarily remote and will oversee cost controls across tenant fit-outs, retrofits, and ground-up construction.

You will deliver accurate financial insight and early risk identification in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing budgets and forecasts, reviewing invoices and change orders, and preparing monthly cost reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 7+ years of cost controls or project controls experience.
• Experience with data centers or mission-critical facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, commitments, actual costs, forecasts, cash flow, accruals, and EAC reporting.
• Review invoices, change orders, labor rates, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain cost risk registers and escalate forecast concerns.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, variance explanations, and executive summaries.
• Ensure data accuracy across project controls and ERP systems.
• Support POs, contract administration, audit readiness, and closeout.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to resolve cost issues.

Skills

Cost controls

Forecasting

Data center experience

Invoice review

Stakeholder management

Excel/analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Finance

7+ years in cost controls or project controls

Tools

Unifier

Power BI/Tableau

Primavera P6 / Oracle / SAP

Job description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Construction Cost Controls Manager to support data center and mission-critical capital programs. The role is primarily remote and will oversee cost controls across tenant fit-outs, retrofits, and ground-up construction.

You will deliver accurate financial insight and early risk identification in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing budgets and forecasts, reviewing invoices and change orders, and preparing monthly cost reports.