AI Datacenter Construction Cost Lead

Bitdeer Technologies Group • Austin, OH

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About The Position

Bitdeer is seeking an AI Datacenter Construction Cost Lead to own cost management and construction procurement across its AI data center builds. Reporting to the VP, Data Center Construction, this role sets budgets, runs competitive bids, manages contracts and change orders, and secures long-lead equipment to help deliver projects on budget and on time. The role is the commercial backbone of the construction team and collaborates with site construction managers, the TPM, design, finance, and supply chain.

Candidates should have hands-on data center cost engineering and procurement experience and a strong command of construction contracts. The position involves working on site as needed and candidates should be based in one of the specified areas, primarily in Texas and Ohio: Austin, Rockdale, Abilene, Houston, or Dallas, Texas; Massillon, Clarington, Columbus, or Akron, Ohio; or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• 8+ years in construction cost management, quantity surveying, or procurement, with significant data center or mission-critical experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction contract forms such as AIA and ConsensusDocs, and GMP, lump-sum, and cost-plus models.
• Experience procuring MEP trade packages and long-lead electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Proficiency with estimating and cost control tools and advanced Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Protects the company’s position while keeping contractor relationships productive.
• Confident, well-prepared negotiator.
• Builds accurate, auditable cost data.
• Runs fair and transparent procurement processes.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as RICS, AACE (CCP or CEP), or CPSM.
• Owner-side cost or procurement experience at a hyperscaler, colocation provider, or AI infrastructure developer.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates, cost plans, and control budgets for each build.
• Track committed, incurred, and forecast costs, and own Estimate at Completion (EAC) and cash-flow forecasts.
• Review, negotiate, and track change orders, contingency, and allowances with clear documentation.
• Lead RFPs, bid leveling, and contractor and vendor selection for general contractor, trade, and equipment packages.
• Prepare and administer construction and supply contracts, GMPs, and purchase orders in coordination with legal and finance.
• Secure long-lead equipment, including transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS, chillers, and CDUs, and manage OFCI scope, delivery, and payment milestones.
• Review contractor pay applications, lien waivers, and retention for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage commercial claims and support their resolution.
• Lead value engineering and benchmarking to lower cost per MW without compromising quality or schedule.
• Build a qualified base of contractors, trade partners, and equipment suppliers across US markets.
• Track pricing, lead times, and labor market conditions to inform budgets and procurement strategy.
• Build a cost database and benchmarks from completed projects.

Benefits

• Training and mentoring.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior