Remote Senior Cost Manager - Data Center Projects

SLS Consultants; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

SLS Consultants, a fast-growing real estate development and construction consulting firm, is seeking a REMOTE Senior Cost Manager to join our team and drive commercial success across complex programs, including data center and mission critical projects.

The ideal candidate will lead preconstruction through closeout, develop budgets, forecast cash flow, oversee cost control, procurement, and risk management, and provide strategic guidance to clients and project teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in commercial/cost management or quantity surveying within construction.
• Data center experience required; mission critical healthcare preferred.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement, forecasting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and cost management from preconstruction to closeout across multiple projects.
• Develop and maintain budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Oversee procurement, bid evaluations, and subcontractor negotiations.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, support claims and change management.
• Act as primary commercial lead for clients and project teams.
• Promote governance, procurement and financial controls.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

SLS Consultants, a fast-growing real estate development and construction consulting firm, is seeking a REMOTE Senior Cost Manager to join our team and drive commercial success across complex programs, including data center and mission critical projects.

The ideal candidate will lead preconstruction through closeout, develop budgets, forecast cash flow, oversee cost control, procurement, and risk management, and provide strategic guidance to clients and project teams.