Senior Cost Manager – Data Center Construction

Cumming Group•Atlanta, GA

10d•$104,600 - $139,467

About The Position

Cumming Group is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to support a high-profile data center construction project in Lithia Springs, Georgia, near Atlanta. The role is responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining cost management throughout the project lifecycle to help meet financial objectives and support successful project delivery. The ideal candidate has cost management experience with large-scale real estate, industrial, or mission-critical construction projects across multiple sectors. Data center construction experience is preferred, while candidates with strong cost management expertise and experience delivering complex capital projects are encouraged to apply. The Senior Cost Manager works with clients, subcontractors, vendors, management, and project teams; leads client accounts; supports contract and change management; prepares project plans and cost analyses; and contributes to client satisfaction and business development. The role also includes mentoring associate-level cost and commercial managers, supporting senior management with reports and information, and attending work during normal business hours.

Requirements

5 to 8 years of experience in cost management or quantity surveying.
Professional accreditation in a relevant area.
Ability to provide pricing expertise across phases of construction work.
Strong research skills and ability to identify relevant data.
Ability to analyze, compare, and interpret detailed, sometimes poorly defined information.
Knowledge of construction technology, construction economics, delivery methodologies, and local tax and insurance requirements affecting construction costs.
Ability to understand general conditions and general requirements in detail.
Knowledge of local construction law, applicable measurement methods, and parametric, top-down, and bottom-up estimating approaches.
Working knowledge of Cumming Group's roles and services and how the cost management team fits into project delivery.
Ability to communicate responsively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to manage assigned projects beyond task completion.
Ability to collaborate and integrate effectively with other departments and team members.
Accountability for individual and team goals, delivery of quality work, and ongoing professional development.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Construction, Cost Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE, or equivalent.
Experience supporting data center construction projects.
Experience with large-scale real estate, industrial, or mission-critical construction projects across multiple sectors.
Exposure to industry events and functions, and a network of key architecture, engineering, and construction professionals in the market.

Responsibilities

Review, interpret, and accurately estimate assigned work scopes based on project documents.
Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Lead client accounts.
Review and comment on contracts and participate in contract negotiations.
Prepare subcontractor analysis sheets for assigned scopes of work.
Evaluate changes and subcontractor change-order estimates, and provide expertise across phases of construction work.
Perform continuous cost management.
Manage contract administration at the project level.
Partner with management to develop new customers and grow the existing customer base.
Develop and maintain client relationships to support client satisfaction.
Provide reports and respond to information requests from senior management.
Mentor associate-level cost and commercial managers.
Prepare project plans.
Attend work during normal business hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.