Senior Manager, Cost Control

QTS Data Centers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in Dallas, Texas, is looking for a Senior Manager of Cost Control to oversee cost teams for large construction and infrastructure projects. This role involves financial discipline, cost monitoring, and collaboration with various teams to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in cost control or project management, with a relevant Bachelor's degree. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential for driving performance improvements and managing team dynamics.

Competitive benefits package and bonus eligibility are included, supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience in cost control, construction, or project management.
• Deep expertise in construction contract documents and budget control processes.
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and present recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor multiple onsite cost teams ensuring adherence to cost control processes.
• Oversee the creation and validation of project budgets for large-scale construction projects.
• Facilitate regular communication with accounting, project executives, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, financing, or accounting

Tools

Workday

e-Builder

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Who You Are

An experienced Senior Manager, Cost Control will oversee multiple cost control teams in managing large-scale construction and infrastructure project budgets from inception to completion. This senior-level position will ensure financial discipline, effective cost control, and alignment with project and organizational objectives. The role will work closely with internal and external project teams, finance, and accounting to forecast, track, and maintain project costs, resolve disputes with vendors and cost consultants, and support financial systems. Candidates should have deep knowledge of construction contracts, change management, and financial systems, and the ability to lead teams and drive cost-effective solutions across multiple complex projects.

What You Will Do

• Lead and mentor multiple onsite cost teams, ensuring strict adherence to cost control processes and alignment across the project management teams.
• Oversee the creation and validation of project budgets for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects, monitoring financial performance and implementing cost savings strategies.
• Ensure compliance with construction contract documents and oversee change management practices to maintain fairness and resolve recurring issues.
• Analyze cash flow projections relative to project budgets and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Report to senior leadership on vendor, subcontractor, and contractor performance, recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Facilitate regular communication with accounting, financing, project executives, and other stakeholders to maintain consistent application of cost management practices.
• Assist in preparing comprehensive cost reports, including cash flow analysis and monthly financial reviews, supporting the monthly loan draw process.
• Assess and mitigate cost-related risks, ensuring project costs remain within approved budgets and comply with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Lead internal training and mentorship initiatives to develop cost control capabilities and share best practices.
• Manage third-party cost auditing teams and consultants to align external parties with the project’s financial objectives.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, financing, or accounting; or relevant professional experience.
• Deep expertise in construction contract documents, change management, and budget control processes.
• Advanced proficiency in financial and project management software (e.g., Workday, e-Builder, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud).
• Proven ability to lead teams in providing detailed and accurate financial forecasts, tracking project costs, and managing budgets through all project lifecycle stages.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and present recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Ten or more years of experience in cost control, construction, or project management, with prior senior or leadership experience.

Nice To Have

• Master’s degree or professional certifications such as PMP, CCP, or similar.
• Experience overseeing large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Five or more years in leadership or management.
• Advanced knowledge of industry-specific regulations and best practices in cost control.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities You Will Need

• Strong leadership skills and a track record of managing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving performance improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and third‑party consultants.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities in a fast‑paced environment.

Total Rewards

This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; an employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; a QTS scholarship for dependents; a wellness program; and other company benefits. The role is bonus eligible and may be eligible for equity.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, genetic information & testing, family & medical leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.