Senior Cost Management Lead — Data Center Construction

fleet; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) program

Paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Fleet Data Centers is seeking a Cost Management Principal to lead program-level cost management for large-scale data center construction. You will own cost planning, control, risk mitigation, costed scheduling, and commercial negotiations, collaborating with Contracts Management through RFx processes.

Hybrid role with 3 days in the office and up to 15% travel. Salary is $120,000–$150,000 plus discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years as a Quantity Surveying subject matter expert.
• 5+ years in construction and strategic sourcing/procurement.
• 3+ years supporting hyperscaler or data center organizations.
• 3+ years of commercial contract negotiation experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain management, data analytics, and BI tools.

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.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Data analytics

BI tools

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Advanced degree

Tools

Cost management software

Financial systems integration

Data visualization tools

Job description

Fleet Data Centers is seeking a Cost Management Principal to lead program-level cost management for large-scale data center construction. You will own cost planning, control, risk mitigation, costed scheduling, and commercial negotiations, collaborating with Contracts Management through RFx processes.

Hybrid role with 3 days in the office and up to 15% travel. Salary is $120,000–$150,000 plus discretionary bonus.