Senior Data Center Cost Manager

Vertical Recruitment; Ashburn (GA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Relocation allowance

Professional development

Mentoring opportunities

High-profile projects

Job summary

Vertical Recruitment seeks a Senior Cost Manager to lead commercial performance on large-scale data center construction projects in Ashburn, VA. The role oversees cost control, value for money, and contractual performance across the project lifecycle.

You will work within a collaborative commercial team, manage budgets and forecasts, lead cost planning and change management, and engage with clients and stakeholders to drive delivery of high-value outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• CSA cost management experience on data center or mission-critical projects.
• Experience delivering large-scale commercial construction projects with multi-stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Act as an integral member of the commercial team accountable for project cost and contractual performance.
• Support the delivery of value for money across all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Undertake post-contract duties in line with established commercial and procurement strategies.
• Lead cost planning, estimating, procurement, and change management processes.
• Monitor and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, and Quality standards.
• Manage and administer construction contracts.
• Support stakeholder engagement and client account development.
• Prioritise workloads effectively to meet project deadlines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery processes.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Cost planning

Data center experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Vertical Recruitment seeks a Senior Cost Manager to lead commercial performance on large-scale data center construction projects in Ashburn, VA. The role oversees cost control, value for money, and contractual performance across the project lifecycle.

You will work within a collaborative commercial team, manage budgets and forecasts, lead cost planning and change management, and engage with clients and stakeholders to drive delivery of high-value outcomes.