VP, Data Center Cost Optimization

JLL; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 139,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a VP, Cost Manager for data centers in the United States. You will lead cost planning, estimating, and value engineering for mission-critical infrastructure projects, advising clients and project teams to optimize total cost of ownership while preserving reliability.

Remote role supporting multiple sites across the US, with responsibility for budgeting, market analysis, and senior-level reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, architecture or related field.
• 12+ years cost management/estimating experience, with data center focus.
• Deep knowledge of data center costs, MEP systems, and market dynamics.
• Experience leading large-scale, multi-year data center programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic cost planning and detailed estimating for hyperscale data centers.
• Provide value engineering and cost optimization while maintaining uptime requirements.
• Manage project cost control, budgeting, and reporting across programs.
• Collaborate with procurement, design, and construction teams.
• Present cost reports to clients and executive stakeholders.

Skills

Cost management

Estimating

Data center experience

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Advanced degree in construction management/engineering (preferred)

Tools

CostX

Bluebeam

RSMeans

Job description

JLL is seeking a VP, Cost Manager for data centers in the United States. You will lead cost planning, estimating, and value engineering for mission-critical infrastructure projects, advising clients and project teams to optimize total cost of ownership while preserving reliability.

Remote role supporting multiple sites across the US, with responsibility for budgeting, market analysis, and senior-level reporting.