Data Center Senior Cost Manager

AtkinsRéalis • Chicago, IL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Data Center Senior Cost Manager to join our Mission-Critical Data Center team. This team is growing rapidly and is working on some of the most exciting projects in North America. This role is ideally suited to a Senior Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor who is ready for a client-facing role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field plus 7 years relevant experience.
• 4 years or more data center construction experience is required.
• Strong foundation in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems and software.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with high attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• RICS designation is preferred but not necessary.
• Construction consultancy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing project / campus budgets through the project life cycle.
• Managing the GMP phase and subcontractor selection process.
• Review all change orders and payment applications to ensure contract alignment.
• Monitor and report project budget performance vs targets for executive team.
• Collaboration with site teams and client leads.
• Support program wide efforts to reduce costs and increase cost certainty.
• Act as a primary contact for data center clients, ensuring all objectives are achieved.
• Lead junior staff members and assist with their development.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

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