Overview In this role you will lead cost management for large-scale data center projects in Northern Virginia, guiding multi-project programs and client relationships. You'll work with cross-functional teams to ensure cost discipline and timely reporting, shaping project outcomes and commercial success. The position blends leadership, technical cost control, and strategic delivery across high-value programs. This is a client-facing opportunity to influence major data-center buildouts and drive improvements in project controls.
Compensation / Benefits- flexible working environment
- equal opportunity employer
- opportunity to work on high-profile data center projects
- voice to affect change
- professional development opportunities
Responsibilities- Lead cost management delivery across large-scale programs and multiple projects
- Interface with clients, stakeholders, and consultants at all stages
- Perform quantity surveying, cost control, and change management throughout the lifecycle
- Coordinate with contractors, owners, and stakeholders to align construction processes
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor KPIs and internal controls
- Mentor and develop team members and conduct performance reviews
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and delivery methodologies
- Support business development and contribute to proposals and RFP responses
- Provide leadership updates on project status, staffing, and risk plans
- Lead internal and external audit processes related to quality and compliance
- Identify and implement improvements to cost management processes and tools
- Build relationships with clients and cross-functional teams
Key requirements- 8+ years of experience in cost management within large-scale construction
- Experience leading teams and multi-project programs
- Data center or mission-critical construction experience preferred
- Consultancy experience preferred
- RICS certification or equivalent strongly preferred
- Strong commercial acumen, contract knowledge, and cost control expertise
- Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills
- strong communication
- leadership
- client-facing
- quantity surveying
- cost control
- change management
