Senior Cost Manager – Data Center Construction

Aston Carter; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an experienced Cost Manager for a contract-to-hire role in the Phoenix/Mesa area. You will lead full-cycle cost management for complex construction projects, defining budgets, developing cost plans, and delivering lifecycle cost models.

Your work will drive data-driven decisions and ensure alignment with design intent and contract terms. The role requires extensive experience in large-scale construction with strong financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and

Qualifications

• Experience in complex project execution and financial oversight on large-scale construction projects.
• Proven experience in hyperscale or colocation data center construction or similarly complex projects.
• Expertise in cost management, cost analysis, and cost estimating across all project phases.
• Strong financial reporting skills, including monthly cost reports, risk assessments, and cash flow forecasts.
• Experience with budget and contract alignment to reflect contractual commitments and scope.
• Proficiency in managing change orders and understanding contractual entitlements.
• Experience leading teams and overseeing direct reports in cost management and commercial administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle cost management of complex construction projects from initial concept through project completion, ensuring robust cost controls are in place at every stage.
• Conduct scope definition workshops with stakeholders to develop accurate budgets that reflect design intent and project requirements.
• Create, maintain, and update cost plans and estimates aligned with each design phase, revising forecasts at milestones.
• Review design alternatives and construction methods to assess cost implications and ensure estimates meet accuracy standards.
• Develop and deliver lifecycle cost models and benchmarking data for data-driven decisions.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and risk assessments highlighting variances and mitigation strategies.
• Produce and maintain cash flow forecasts across the project lifecycle to support client financial planning.

Skills

Cost management

Cost analysis

Cost estimating

Financial reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Budgeting

Change orders

Team leadership

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking an experienced Cost Manager for a contract-to-hire role in the Phoenix/Mesa area. You will lead full-cycle cost management for complex construction projects, defining budgets, developing cost plans, and delivering lifecycle cost models.

Your work will drive data-driven decisions and ensure alignment with design intent and contract terms. The role requires extensive experience in large-scale construction with strong financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and