Manager, Construction Cost Controls

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development.

About the role

We are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Cost Controls Manager to serve as the critical link between our construction execution teams and finance stakeholders. This role is responsible for managing project financials, forecasting cash flows, reconciling actuals, and ensuring alignment between field progress and financial performance. The ideal candidate will bring a unique blend of traditional accounting expertise and cost management experience, enabling them to navigate both financial rigor and project execution dynamics with confidence. Travel up to 10% for company gatherings or project sites may be required.

Location: Denver, Colorado (Hybrid). Other locations and remote opportunities will be considered based on experience and alignment with the position.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor budgets for all project costs and track monthly construction progress.
• Analyze spend curves and identify trends impacting schedule and performance.
• Monitor construction cost trends and provide insight and market context to inform future projects.
• Document historical cost data and lessons learned to inform future projects.
• Manage subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, change orders, contract modifications, and cost impact assessments.
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate financial inputs.
• Manage monthly closing activities and prepare executive summaries for leadership review.
• Collaborate closely with preconstruction, project executives, and project managers to align financial and operational goals.
• Develop financial assumptions in the absence of complete data, leveraging input from cross-functional teams.
• Help develop and refine processes and procedures in a growing company environment.
• Lead monthly invoicing and budgeting activities.
• Reconcile forecasted cash flows against actuals on a monthly basis.
• Audit subcontractor invoices and align costs with appropriate reimbursement structures.
• Reconcile actuals at project closeout to support leasing agreements and financial reporting.
• Build and maintain detailed cash flow forecasts in collaboration with subcontractors and construction managers.
• Provide real-time cost and cash flow data to support financing models and updates.
• Support the Finance team in monthly, quarterly, and annual cash flow reporting and projections.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cost control, accounting, or financial management within the construction industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing project cost controls for large-scale construction projects (budgets over $500M preferred).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Expertise in Procore or similar construction management software.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working across construction, finance, and executive teams.
• Experience managing monthly closings, executive reporting, and financial summaries.
• Familiarity with subcontractor agreements, change orders, and cost impact assessments.
• Expert proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with scenario modeling and building financial assumptions from incomplete data.
• Ability to track and analyze construction cost trends and apply insights to future project planning.

Benefits

• Hybrid working environment.
• Team building and educational opportunities.
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) with company contribution.
• Unlimited PTO.
• RTD EcoPass or parking reimbursement.
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan.

Pay

$130,000 - $150,000 (Offers bonus).