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Data Center Jr. Cost Manager (REMOTE)

The Planet Group · Houston, TX · 5 days ago
Sales$50–$55/hrContract

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and manage project and campus-level budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Support the GMP budgeting phase and subcontractor procurement process.
  • Review change orders, invoices, and payment applications for contract compliance and cost accuracy.
  • Track project financial performance and provide clear reporting to project stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and client representatives to ensure cost objectives are achieved.
  • Aid in program-wide cost reduction initiatives and forecasting efforts.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for clients regarding project cost management activities.
  • Travel to project sites or client offices as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 3 years of construction cost management, estimating, quantity surveying, or related experience.
  • At least 1 year of data center construction experience required.
  • Experience supporting hyperscale, mission-critical, or large-scale infrastructure projects strongly preferred.
  • Background in a construction consultancy, cost consultancy, owner's representative, or project controls environment is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control, forecasting, financial reporting, and project accounting principles.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Professional certifications such as RICS are welcomed but not required.

Pay

$50–$55/hour + paid overtime, holidays, and competitive benefits.

Schedule

Long-term contract with strong potential for permanent hire; Start Date: ASAP

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