Remote Senior Cost Manager - Data Center Projects

SLS Consultants LLC; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SLS Consultants LLC is seeking a REMOTE Senior Cost Manager to drive commercial success across complex construction programs. The role requires leading cost management, budgeting, procurement, and risk control for data center and other mission-critical projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in construction cost management, strong contract knowledge, and excellent communication and leadership abilities. This remote position offers broad client interaction and opportunities to influence project

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial management, cost management, quantity surveying, or related construction experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Data center experience required; semiconductor, mission critical, or healthcare project experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement, change management, forecasting, and commercial reporting.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and cost management activities from preconstruction through project closeout across multiple projects.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost plans, cash flow forecasts, and financial reporting while overseeing forecasting, cost control, and change management.
• Manage procurement and tendering activities, including bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and subcontractor recommendations.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, support claims and dispute resolution, and drive value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.
• Serve as the primary commercial lead for clients and project teams, providing strategic guidance on project financial performance and contractual matters.
• Promote best practices in commercial governance, procurement, and financial controls.

Skills

5+ years experience

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SLS Consultants LLC is seeking a REMOTE Senior Cost Manager to drive commercial success across complex construction programs. The role requires leading cost management, budgeting, procurement, and risk control for data center and other mission-critical projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in construction cost management, strong contract knowledge, and excellent communication and leadership abilities. This remote position offers broad client interaction and opportunities to influence project