Project Controls Manager (Cost)

Core Scientific•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Core Scientific is a leading provider of infrastructure for high-performance compute in North America. Our mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high-value compute rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly. We transform energy into high-value compute with unmatched efficiency at scale. The company is an $11 billion publicly traded company (NASDAQ: CORZ). We power AI, HPC, and other next-generation data center workloads demanding exceptional computing power, in addition to our digital asset mining operations. Our footprint consists of 11 data center campuses across seven states, housing advanced infrastructure for our customers. What sets us apart? We have an entrepreneurial culture, a "can-do" and collaborative attitude, and we own and control our infrastructure. These strategic advantages enable us to maintain operational excellence, increase efficiency, and rapidly deploy cutting-edge innovations developed by our team of experts. Join us and accelerate your career alongside our groundbreaking journey. We seek smart, creative, and collaborative professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, result-driven environment. Ready to be part of something exceptional? Apply today and make an impact at Core Scientific. We are seeking a Project Controls Manager (Cost) to support the financial execution of large-scale data center development projects. This role is embedded within project delivery teams and is responsible for the end-to-end financial ownership of assigned projects. The Project Controls Manager (Cost) will act as the primary finance partner to development and construction teams, ensuring projects are delivered with strong financial discipline and in alignment with approved investment objectives. This role reports into the FP&A organization but operates day-to-day within cross-functional project teams, providing real-time financial insight and decision support throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
3-5+ years of experience in cost management, project controls, financial analysis, or project delivery
Experience supporting large-scale capital projects strongly preferred
Strong budgeting and forecasting skills
Familiarity with construction delivery methods and contract structures (e.g., GMP, EPC, design-build)

Nice To Haves

Experience in data center or large scale capital deployments e.g., utilities
Familiarity with project and cost management systems (e.g., Procore, Primavera etc. )

Responsibilities

Own project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow from preconstruction through construction completion
Maintain accurate cost-to-complete forecasts, incorporating actuals, commitments, and evolving project scope
Ensure alignment between project cost and project schedule
Support development and maintenance of project budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and cash flow projections across data center projects
Track project actuals, commitments, accruals, and forecasted spend against approved budgets
Perform variance analysis and identify cost trends, risks, and corrective actions
Analyze impacts of scope changes, schedule delays, and procurement changes on project cost performance
Track and manage committed vs. incurred spend, ensuring full visibility into project financial position
Review and validate contracts, change orders, and invoices in partnership with construction and procurement teams
Establish and uphold cost control processes across the project lifecycle
Monitor actuals vs. budget and forecast, clearly articulating key drivers of variance
Translate project developments into forward-looking cost scope and schedule impacts
Identify cost and schedule related risks and opportunities and partner with stakeholders on mitigation strategies
Act as the day-to-day finance partner to development, construction, engineering, and procurement teams
Provide financial guidance on scope, schedule, and cost tradeoffs to support decision-making
Drive accountability and financial discipline across project stakeholders
Partner with scheduling teams to align cost forecasts with integrated master schedules
Coordinate cross-functional inputs from engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams
Support governance meetings, cost reviews, and related workshops
Deliver consistent reporting on budget status, forecast updates, schedule status, and key risks
Support FP&A processes related to development capex and portfolio planning
Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team as well as with co-workers, teammates, and leaders across the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.