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