Senior Construction Cost Manager (On-site)

Decima International•Amarillo, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Decima International is seeking an accomplished Senior Cost Manager to lead cost control operations across infrastructure, technology, and construction projects. This client-facing leadership role oversees cost management, financial forecasting, reporting accuracy, and project controls across multiple concurrent projects and regions. The role partners with senior stakeholders, project managers, engineers, and financial teams to maintain financial discipline and align project costs throughout the project lifecycle. It also involves overseeing and mentoring project-level cost control teams and contributing to business development.

Requirements

At least 10 years of cost control or cost engineering experience in construction, infrastructure, or related industries.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related technical field.
Experience in the development and construction of hyperscale data centers or similar large-scale, mission-critical projects.
Extensive experience with cost management software and tools such as SAP and Microsoft Excel.
Advanced knowledge of cost management principles, including forecasting, variance analysis, change management, and project financial reporting.
Demonstrated success managing large-scale project budgets and resolving complex cost discrepancies.
Ability to interpret financial data, develop insights, and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage with clients and senior management.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities across project teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Current US work permit required; employment visa sponsorship or transfer is not offered.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Construction Management, Finance, Engineering Management, or a related field.
Experience in hyperscale data center development and construction.
Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar professional certification.
Expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) and integrated risk-cost-schedule methodologies.
Active membership in PMI, AACE, or a similar professional association.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee regional and project cost control functions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
Develop and maintain cost control systems and tools, including project cost reports, forecasts, trend analyses, and change management procedures.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and financial teams to monitor and validate cost data, identify variances, and guide corrective actions.
Review and present monthly and quarterly cost performance reports to senior leadership, including earned value analysis, cost variances, and trends.
Track project performance against budgets and schedules across multiple sites, identify risks, and approve mitigation strategies.
Oversee cost analysis and scenario modeling to support executive decisions and strategic project planning.
Manage and approve regional and project proposals, estimates, and budgets, including financial projections and risk assessments.
Oversee change-order management and ensure documentation integrity and accurate accounting of budget impacts.
Support and advise on contract negotiation and administration with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
Review and approve contractor invoices and payment applications for compliance with contractual terms and financial policies.
Ensure regional cost control activities align with internal policies, client standards, and industry best practices.
Support business development through commercial positioning, proposal development, and contract negotiation.
Mentor, manage, and develop junior cost control personnel.
Perform other related duties as assigned.