Remote VP - Data Center Cost Management

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a VP of Cost Management for data centers to lead cost planning, estimating, and financial oversight across multi-site, mission-critical projects. The role demands deep expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, value engineering, and lifecycle cost optimization to ensure uptime and financial performance for hundreds of millions in capital.

The candidate will shape cost management frameworks, manage budgets, review contractor estimates, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, architecture, or related field.
• 12+ years of cost management/estimating experience with data center focus.
• Expert knowledge of data center construction costs including electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience managing costs for large-scale projects ($100M+).

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic cost planning and estimating for data center programs.
• Provide cost/benefit analyses for design, materials, and methods.
• Monitor budgets, change orders, and contingency management.
• Present cost reports to clients and executive stakeholders.
• Mentor cost managers and analysts on data center cost discipline.

Skills

Cost management

Estimating

Financial analysis

Client leadership

Data center knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, architecture, or related field

Advanced degree

Tools

CostX

Bluebeam

RSMeans

BIM quantity takeoff tools

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a VP of Cost Management for data centers to lead cost planning, estimating, and financial oversight across multi-site, mission-critical projects. The role demands deep expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, value engineering, and lifecycle cost optimization to ensure uptime and financial performance for hundreds of millions in capital.

The candidate will shape cost management frameworks, manage budgets, review contractor estimates, and