Senior Cost Management for Hyperscale Data Centers

Fleet Data Centers; Caldwell (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical insurance

401(k) program

Paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds, and operates mega-scale data center campuses with hybrid work structure. This Cost Management Principal leads program-level cost planning, control, and risk mitigation for large-scale construction programs, coordinating with Contracts Management during RFx processes.

The role emphasizes cost estimation, scheduling integration, and supplier negotiations, supporting hyperscale data center operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years as a Quantity Surveying SME.
• 5+ years in construction and sourcing/procurement.
• 3+ years supporting hyperscaler or data center organizations.
• 3+ years of commercial contract negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFx processes including bid leveling and commercial negotiations.
• Negotiate Lump Sum, GMP, and NTE agreements.
• Support financial planning and procurement activities.
• Monitor project finances, payments, variations, and claims.
• Develop, review, and present project cost estimates and cost plans.
• Drive cost control, change management, contingency tracking, and forecasting.
• Coordinate with contractors and owners to maintain accurate cost information.
• Determine quantities for large-scale data center projects.
• Assess labor and specialized installation requirements.
• Provide accurate cost and quantity information to support project decisions.
• Help maintain project schedule and budget compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Engineering

Tools

Cost management software

BI tools

Financial systems integration

Job description

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds, and operates mega-scale data center campuses with hybrid work structure. This Cost Management Principal leads program-level cost planning, control, and risk mitigation for large-scale construction programs, coordinating with Contracts Management during RFx processes.

The role emphasizes cost estimation, scheduling integration, and supplier negotiations, supporting hyperscale data center operations.