Senior Cost Manager, Project Controls - Data Center
About The Position
As part of SB Energy’s Data Center organization, the Senior Cost Manager leads and oversees regional cost management activities across data center construction projects. The role provides strategic direction and governance for cost control, cost modeling, cash flow management, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes. It oversees the Cost Control team and ensures cost management is consistent, accurate, and aligned with corporate financial objectives. The Senior Cost Manager serves as a subject-matter expert in project financial performance, providing leadership, analytical insight, and clear communication. The role drives standardization and best practices across a portfolio of projects and supports the organization’s financial performance, risk management, and continuous improvement objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 8 years of experience in cost management, project controls, or estimating within EPC or large-scale construction environments.
- Proven experience managing teams and overseeing multiple large, complex projects or programs.
- Strong expertise in cost modeling, forecasting, cash flow management, and EAC methodologies.
- Experience with portfolio-level financial oversight and reporting.
- Deep understanding of construction cost structures, particularly for data center or mission-critical projects.
- Experience leading standardization and process improvement initiatives.
- Strong financial acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with cost management and reporting tools.
- Experience working in an engineered systems or project-based business model.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
- Data center construction experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight to regional Cost Managers across multiple data center construction projects.
- Establish and enforce standardized cost management practices, tools, and reporting frameworks across all regions.
- Oversee development, validation, and consolidation of project cost models, budgets, and forecasts at a portfolio level.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency of Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes and outputs across all projects.
- Lead portfolio-level cash flow planning, monitoring, and reporting to align with corporate financial targets.
- Review and analyze cost performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities across regions and projects.
- Provide strategic guidance on cost control, forecasting accuracy, and financial risk mitigation.
- Oversee benchmarking efforts and support development of cost baselines and unit rate standards.
- Review and approve major cost changes, change orders, and financial decisions that affect project budgets.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations.
- Drive continuous improvement in cost management processes, systems, and data analytics capabilities.
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performance culture across cost management functions.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and contractual requirements.
- Communicate complex financial information and insights effectively to senior executives and stakeholders.
- Conduct business with the highest level of integrity and sound judgment, particularly in high-impact or ambiguous situations.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
- 12 weeks of parental leave.
- Life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, dependent care, transit, and parking, with company contributions.
- Mental, physical, and social wellness support, with company contributions.
- Flexible work arrangements and hybrid office setup benefits.
- Monthly reimbursement for phone, internet, and data.
- Optional legal and pet insurance plans.
- Device purchase support.
- Performance-based bonuses and equity grants may be included in total rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
