Senior Cost Manager

NTT Global Data Centers; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead construction cost controls across data center projects. You will develop budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting frameworks, and work with design, engineering, and project management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role supports APAC projects and requires strong data analysis, KPI development, and financial governance. Remote with occasional on-site work in the US, travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with large data sets and cost reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills beyond estimating.
• Ability to lead meetings and develop project controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop control systems for budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting across construction projects.
• Analyze large data sets and produce executive-level financial position reports.
• Manage cost coding within the construction team and integrate with financial systems.
• Develop KPIs to monitor project performance and flag issues.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and PM to plan and control projects through life cycle.
• Coordinate with suppliers for financial reporting (commits, spends, forecasts).
• Maintain internal and external benchmarks to support project decisions.
• Forecast budgets pre-design and update through the project lifecycle.
• Review supplier invoices and ensure proper payment methods.

Skills

Excel data analysis

Microsoft Office

Financial reporting

Project cost control

Tools

Construction Cost Accounting Software

Job description

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers

Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance

The Senior Cost Manager is responsible for creating controls necessary to lead and administer the complete construction cost control systems. This will include how the company track’s budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts that will ultimately be used to demonstrate competitive project delivery and establish strong benchmarks. This position will support all the data center projects across NTT GDC APAC

What we are looking for

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Develop control systems that will drive consistent, reliable, and accurate assessment of the financial position for all construction projects. This may include, but not limited to, early phase project budgeting, development of project cost program, cost report functionality, detailed forecasting methods, evaluation of cost changes, procedures for reviewing application for payments, and overall compliance to company financial requirements.

  • Analyzing and formulating meaningful information from large data sets using excel and other Microsoft products

  • Produce Executive level/ Management level reports necessary to share accurate financial position.

  • Manage the cost coding system within the construction team and integrate within financial systems.

  • Develop and implement key performance indicators to demonstrate current state project performance and detect potential issues.

  • Partner closely with design, engineering, and project management to plan the project and maintain control through the project life cycle.

  • Work closely with NTT GDCA suppliers to meet financial reporting requirements (commits, spends, and forecasts).

  • Develop program of internal and external benchmarks to enable project decision making.

  • Proactively manage budgets and potential impact to budgets. Includes development of budgets pre-design and maintaining those budgets through the project life cycle.

  • Identify project risks and opportunities and the potential financial impact that should be forecasted.

  • Manage project cost reports according to company requirements and provide regular updates on financial positions.

  • Manage detailed forecasting process and analyze data to support cash flow forecasting.

  • Evaluate supplier invoices and ensure proper payment methods are carried out on the project.

  • Expert managing complex and detailed spreadsheets to analyze data, identify trades, and enable decision making.

  • Ensure disciplined change management is implemented across the project. Will require cost analysis and potential auditing when variances arise.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• • Must possess a clear understanding of the full construction life cycle.
  • Proven capability to manage cost control systems on complex projects from pre-design through closeout.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills beyond estimating practice.
  • Capability to multi-task in a fast pace environment.
  • Ability to clearly set and lead meetings to develop strong project control systems.
  • Ability to be highly confidential.
  • Proficient with computers to include the utilization of Microsoft programs such as Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Strong and proven capability using excel to analyze large data sets.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Manages stress and/or fast pace effectively.
  • Excellent analytical, creative thinking, written and verbal communication skills.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• • 7-10 years’ experience with construction cost management responsibilities that may include preconstruction planning, cost management strategies, cost coding structures, commits/spends/forecast processes, reviewing contractor’s cost proposals for major engineering and construction projects.

  • Experience with Construction Cost Accounting Software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• • Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending.
  • Able to hear and speak into a telephone.
  • Close visual work on a computer terminal.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
  • Able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

WORK CONDITIONS

• • Extensive daily usage of workstation or computer, thus must have high speed internet.
  • This role is expected to be remote with an occasional need to be on-site in a shared space. Ability to travel up to 25%.
  • Exposure to varying temperatures and loud noises.
  • Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.