Cost Control Specialist

Overview

Manage cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for data center projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost control
• change orders
• tool optimization
• billing coordination
• invoice oversight
• phase coordination

Tasks

Transforming The Way Construction Owners Use Technology & Data -Invoice Processing Oversight -Client Billing Coordination -Cross-Phase Coordination: Facilitate smooth hand-offs between Preconstruction, Construction, and Operations teams regarding cost-related matters. Attend key Preconstruction meetings to ensure knowledge continuity across project phases. -Change Order Documentation and Management -Deliver end-to-end cost control services including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered within financial parameters and with maximum value. -Tool Optimization & Process Efficiency: Analyze current tool usage (particularly Procore) and identify opportunities for data streamlining and process improvement. Recommend and implement additional systems/tools as needed to support client objectives. -Project Team Collaboration: Support Project Managers by owning all cost-related processes for both Prime and Subcontractor scopes. Serve as the central point for financial coordination, allowing PMs to focus on schedule, quality, and delivery.

Requirements

• data center
• scheduling
• project management
• cost management
• mep
• contract support

What You Bring

Are you passionate about technology, problem-solving, and making a real impact in a fast-paced environment? Do you thrive working with high-performing teams and delivering exceptional client service? If so, the Construction Cost Specialist role could be your perfect fit. This dynamic and multifaceted position plays a critical role in driving operational excellence for our clients. -5+ years of data center construction scheduling and/or project management expertise. -Strong communication and reporting skills to deliver actionable insights to developers, owners, and construction teams. -5+ years of data center or mission critical experience. -Deep understanding of cost drivers in data center development, including MEP-intensive systems, high-capacity electrical infrastructure, cooling technologies, and IT/telecom integration. -You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while staying authentic and having fun. -Demonstrated success managing complex, phased scheduling strategies in high-performance projects. -Coachable; recognizes strengths & weakness and open to guidance -Proven track record in managing costs for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center projects. -Even-tempered; handles pressure and thrives in a fast-paced environment -Experience in contract support including negotiation, change order (CO) review and analysis, monthly invoicing, client billing, and change management in large, multi-stakeholder projects. -Experience aligning cost management with scheduling, procurement, and risk management processes. -Empowered; bring solutions instead of problems -Current knowledge of material costs, labor rates, and supply chain risks in key markets.

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