Senior Cost Manager - On-Site (Infra/Data Center)

Decima International; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Decima International is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead cost control operations across infrastructure, technology, and construction projects in the United States. This client-facing leadership role requires expertise in cost governance, forecasting, and reporting accuracy.

You will mentor regional teams, partner with senior stakeholders, and ensure financial discipline across multiple projects. You will guide cost control systems, deliver robust cost reports, and support strategic planning

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cost control or cost engineering experience in construction, infrastructure, or related industries.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
• Experience in hyperscale data centers or similar large-scale projects.
• Extensive experience using cost management software and tools such as SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of cost management principles, including forecasting, variance analysis, change management, and project financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide oversight of regional/project cost control functions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all project(s).
• Develop and maintain cost control systems and tools, including cost reports, forecasts, trend analyses, and change management procedures.
• Coordinate with regional managers and finance teams to monitor data, identify variances, and guide corrective actions.
• Present monthly and quarterly cost performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting EVA and cost variances.
• Oversee tracking of performance against budgets and schedules across multiple sites, identifying risks and advising mitigation strategies.
• Mentor junior cost control personnel within the region and support business development activities.

Skills

Cost control

Cost engineering

Forecasting

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Data interpretation

Excel

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

EVM tools

Job description

Decima International is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead cost control operations across infrastructure, technology, and construction projects in the United States. This client-facing leadership role requires expertise in cost governance, forecasting, and reporting accuracy.

You will mentor regional teams, partner with senior stakeholders, and ensure financial discipline across multiple projects. You will guide cost control systems, deliver robust cost reports, and support strategic planning