Senior Data Center Cost Leader for Gigascale Projects

Oracle; Texas; On-site; USD 126,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Short/Long-term disability insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a seasoned Cost Manager to lead cost control, budgeting, and contract administration for data center construction and critical infrastructure initiatives. You will drive cost strategies, governance, and reporting across multi-site programs, partnering with engineers, project managers, and procurement teams.

The role emphasizes early design through closeout, with responsibilities ranging from cost estimation to EVMS-informed forecasting, ensuring on-schedule delivery and budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years progressive experience in cost management/cost controls for large capital projects (multi-site or campus-scale preferred).
• Demonstrated expertise in estimating, forecasting, change control, and contract/commercial evaluation.
• Strong working knowledge of construction means and methods, cost drivers, productivity, and sequencing.
• Advanced Excel skills; proficiency with cost systems and project controls tools (EcoSys, Unifier, Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP/Oracle ERP, or similar).
• Ability to build executive-ready reporting and drive disciplined monthly performance routines.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain project budgets and cost forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and report on project expenditures, cash flow, and financial performance against approved budgets.
• Lead cost management and contract administration activities including procurement, change orders, and claims management.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing potential cost overruns and schedule delays.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to align financial objectives with project delivery goals.
• Prepare and present regular cost and financial reports to senior management and relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Risk management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

EcoSys

Unifier

Primavera P6

MS Project

Oracle ERP / SAP

Job description

Oracle is seeking a seasoned Cost Manager to lead cost control, budgeting, and contract administration for data center construction and critical infrastructure initiatives. You will drive cost strategies, governance, and reporting across multi-site programs, partnering with engineers, project managers, and procurement teams.

The role emphasizes early design through closeout, with responsibilities ranging from cost estimation to EVMS-informed forecasting, ensuring on-schedule delivery and budget