Strategic Cost Leader — Data Center Construction

Fleet Data Centers; Texas; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Fleet Data Centers is seeking a Cost Management Principal to lead program-level cost management for large-scale data center construction programs. You will oversee cost planning, cost control, risk mitigation, and costed scheduling in collaboration with the Contracts Management team across RFx processes.

Hybrid role with 3 days in office, up to 15% travel, and a compensation range of $120,000 to $150,000 plus discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years as a Quantity Surveying subject matter expert.
• 5+ years in construction and strategic sourcing/procurement.
• 3+ years supporting hyperscaler or data center organizations.
• 3+ years of commercial contract negotiation experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain management, data analytics, and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFx processes including bid leveling and commercial negotiations.
• Negotiate Lump Sum, GMP, and NTE agreements.
• Support financial planning and procurement activities.
• Monitor project finances, payments, variations, and claims.
• Develop, review, and present project cost estimates and cost plans.
• Drive cost control, change management, contingency tracking, and forecasting.
• Coordinate with contractors and owners to maintain accurate cost information.
• Determine quantities for large-scale data center projects.
• Assess labor and specialized installation requirements.
• Provide accurate cost and quantity information to support project decisions.
• Help maintain project schedule and budget compliance.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Construction management

Procurement

Data analytics

BI tools

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Professional license

Tools

Cost management software

Financial systems integration

Job description

Fleet Data Centers is seeking a Cost Management Principal to lead program-level cost management for large-scale data center construction programs. You will oversee cost planning, cost control, risk mitigation, and costed scheduling in collaboration with the Contracts Management team across RFx processes.

Hybrid role with 3 days in office, up to 15% travel, and a compensation range of $120,000 to $150,000 plus discretionary bonus.