Cost Manager (Data Centers)

About the role

As a Cost Manager at Linesight, you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will gain vast industry experience that will open doors for you, extend your skillset, and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us.

Responsibilities

• Support the settlement of construction disputes, loss, and expense claims with transparency.
• Resolve any commercial, change orders, and contract issues quickly and fairly.
• Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts, including handling any claims to ensure the client gets best value from works undertaken.
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments.
• Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost documentation and timely communication.
• Actively participate in the tender/bid process—from initial tender/bid documentation through analysis and reporting.
• Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to your team.

Requirements

• Have experience in pre- and post-contract cost management on varied projects, particularly mission-critical projects such as Data Centers or similar.
• Have a degree or comparable experience in a cost management or construction discipline.
• Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines.
• Are happy to travel for short periods to meet with clients, partners, and team.
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun.

About Us

Linesight is a global construction consultancy with a 50+ year heritage and is one of the leading data center experts in the United States. We provide trusted cost, project, and programme management services for major capital projects worldwide. Our culture is built on partnership, integrity, and the continuous development of our people. We value curiosity, accountability, and a collaborative approach that supports both individual growth and high-quality client delivery.

Our established teams across the US bring deep data center expertise and maintain a strong connection to our wider global business. We actively share ideas and best practices across the organisation, fostering a culture where your experience truly makes a difference.