Senior Cost Control Manager

QTS Realty Trust; United States; À distance; USD 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Volunteer days

Résumé du poste

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Senior Cost Control Manager to oversee budgets for large scale data center projects in the United States. You will lead onsite teams, ensure cost discipline, and align with project and organizational objectives while coordinating with vendors, finance, and project teams.

The role requires deep knowledge of construction contracts, change management, and robust forecasting capabilities, with a focus on cost optimization and compliant reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, financing, or accounting, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years in cost control, construction, or project management with leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of construction contracts, change management, and budget control.
• Advanced proficiency in financial/project software (Workday, e-Builder, Procore, ACC).
• Ability to forecast, analyze costs and present to senior stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Lead onsite cost team and ensure adherence to cost control processes.
• Develop and validate budgets for large-scale projects.
• Review contracts and change orders; manage approval workflows.
• Analyze forecasts, cash flows, and variances; report to leadership.
• Oversee procurement and vendor contracts relative to budget.
• Communicate with stakeholders and drive cost-saving strategies.

Connaissances

Leadership

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Contract management

Change management

Vendor management

Financial analysis

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in construction management, financing, or accounting

Master’s degree or PMP/ CCP

Outils

Workday

e-Builder

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Description du poste

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

A highly skilled and experienced Senior Cost Control Manager will oversee the management of large-scale construction and infrastructure project budgets from inception to completion. This senior-level position will be responsible for ensuring financial discipline, effective cost control, and alignment with project and organizational objectives. This position will work closely with internal and external project teams, vendors, cost consultants, finance, and accounting teams to ensure project costs are accurately forecasted, tracked, and maintained. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of construction contracts, change management processes, and financial systems, along with the ability to lead teams and drive cost-effective solutions across multiple complex projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership & Team Development: Lead and mentor onsite cost team. Provide direction for strict adherence to cost control processes and ensure alignment across the project management teams. Foster a collaborative environment to ensure seamless execution of cost management strategies.
• Project Budget Oversight: Manage and oversee the creation and validation of project budgets for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects. Monitor financial performance through all stages of the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to budget constraints and identifying potential areas for cost savings.
• Contract & Change Order Management: Thoroughly review construction contract documents and assess potential change orders. Lead the process of evaluating and approving change orders, ensuring that cost implications are accurately assessed, documented, and communicated to project stakeholders. Oversee the management of internal approval workflows for change orders in accordance with established delegation of authority protocols.
• Cost Analysis & Forecasting: Evaluate contractors’ requests and conduct in-depth analysis of cost forecasts, including cash flow projections, monthly progress payments, and variance reporting. Reconcile actual expenditures against project budgets and provide timely, actionable insights to senior leadership to ensure projects remain on track financially.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Management: Lead and review the procurement process, ensuring that subcontractor and vendor contracts align with the project budget and contractual terms. Monitor buyout savings and assess any financial risks posed by subcontractor performance, recommending adjustments as necessary.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary financial liaison between the project teams, contractors, subcontractors, finance department, and external consultants. Facilitate regular meetings to ensure all stakeholders are informed of project financial performance, potential risks, and change order status.
• Financial Reporting & Documentation: Provide detailed and accurate cost reports, including cash flow analysis, monthly financial reviews, and projections. Support the finance team in the monthly loan draw process, ensuring that all required documentation is obtained and accurate.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Assess and mitigate cost-related risks, ensuring all project costs remain within the approved budget. Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, internal policies, and construction contract terms.
• Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer: Lead internal training and mentorship initiatives to develop cost control capabilities within the team. Share best practices, lessons learned, and industry insights to promote continuous improvement in cost management processes.
• Third-Party Oversight: Manage third-party cost auditing teams and consultants, ensuring that all external parties align with the project's financial objectives and contractual obligations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, financing, or accounting; or relevant professional experience.
• Ten or more years of experience in cost control, construction, or project management with prior experience in a senior or leadership role.
• Deep expertise in construction contract documents, change management, and budget control processes.
• Advanced proficiency in financial and project management software (e.g., Workday, e-Builder, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud).
• Proven ability to provide detailed and accurate financial forecasts, track project costs, and manage budgets through all stages of a project lifecycle.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and present recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or professional certifications such as PMP, CCP, or similar are a plus.
• Ten or more years of experience in cost control, construction, or project management preferably overseeing large-scale construction or infrastructure projects in a senior or leadership role.
• Three or more years of experience in a leadership or management role.
• Advanced knowledge of industry-specific regulations and best practices in cost control.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving performance improvement. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, contractors, and third-party consultants. Strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities in fast paced environment.

TOTAL REWARDS

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits. This role is bonus eligible and may be eligible for equity. In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees: Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting Every employee is bonus or commission eligible Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays Stock Purchase Plan (SPP) 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked Pet and Legal Insurance Q-Rest Sabbatical Program Q-Anniversary Service Award Program Parental Leave Military Benefits Package QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents QTS Crisis Fund Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement Program QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim. The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here: Know Your Rights (English) Know Your Rights (Spanish) The pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.