Cost Manager

Overwatch Mission Critical•Portsmouth, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Manager provides end-to-end integrated project controls, collaborating with teams like Global Estimating and Front-End Planning to manage the financial health of data center builds.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a professional work environment, including preparing written reports and documentation, conveying information clearly to team members, clients, and stakeholders, and responding appropriately to verbal and written communications related to job duties.
Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
Personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots, is required.
Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.

Responsibilities

Budgeting: Provides cost support for new builds and creates forecasts for work-in-place to help with annual budget planning.
Funding Management: Develops cost commitment schedules and allocates approved funds within the teams management systems (eBuilder/PMT).
Variance Analysis: Identifies and explains any gaps between project-specific commitment dates and the standard funding model.
Negotiation: Supports the review and negotiation of contract sums and baseline schedules for general contractors and vendors.
Workshops: Leads project controls workshops with contractors to ensure they understand contractual requirements for cost and reporting.
Change Orders: Manages the change order log, validates requests for cost impacts, and ensures they are correctly categorized (Owner, Allowance, or Contingency changes).
Risk Management: Facilitates monthly risk reviews with the General Contractor to monitor future cost and schedule risks.
Payment Validation: Attends monthly site walks to validate that the work claimed by the contractor is accurate before recommending payment approval.
Cash Flow: Updates monthly work-in-place forecasts and analyzes quarterly financial accruals to ensure reporting