Manager, NRC Pricing & Cost Management

About the role

At Switch, we design, build, and operate data centers. Our founder and CEO, Rob Roy, believes in innovation, operational excellence, and the principle of karma. Switch is a place where talented individuals come together to evolve the digital world. The Role: Manager, NRC Pricing & Cost Management

What You’ll Do

• Develop ROM, budgetary, and detailed NRC estimates for customer-specific scope
• Translate technical requirements into clear cost assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, and estimate narratives
• Partner with Solutions Engineering to support pricing strategy and customer discussions
• Define and maintain clarity on what qualifies as NRC versus base or recurring scope
• Track NRC exposure across active projects, including approved, pending, and at-risk scope
• Support change evaluation and documentation as customer requirements evolve
• Align with Cost Controls on estimate structure, cost tracking, and reporting
• Cook with Construction, Design, Procurement, and delivery teams to validate scope, quantities, and costs
• Maintain templates, trackers, and standards for consistent NRC pricing and tracking
• Provide leadership reporting on estimate accuracy, risks, and trends
• Drive process improvements across estimating workflows and cross-functional handoffs

What We’re Looking For

• You bring structure and clarity to complex, evolving scope
• You translate technical inputs into accurate cost models
• You communicate clearly across commercial, technical, and delivery teams
• You identify risks early and manage them proactively
• You maintain strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
• You prioritize effectively across multiple projects and timelines
• You exercise sound judgment in distinguishing scope and cost responsibility

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in estimating, project controls, cost engineering, or related roles
• Experience working with customer-specific scope, capital cost estimates, or change management
• A strong understanding of cost modeling, budgeting, and project cost tracking
• Experience collaborating across engineering, construction, and commercial teams
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience supporting preconstruction or capital planning activities

PREFERRED

• Experience in data center, mission-critical, or infrastructure environments
• Experience with project accounting or financial coordination
• Tools & Systems: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI), SharePoint and Teams, MS Project or Primavera P6, Salesforce, Bluebeam

Why Switch?

• A Culture of Karma – Self-motivated by karma, ensuring actions contribute to a positive, supportive, and forward-thinking environment
• Industry Leading Designs – Work with the most advanced data center technology on the planet and be part of emerging technology development
• Flexibility & Remote Opportunities – Whether in-office, hybrid, or fully remote, connect and produce
• Career Stability & Growth – Invest in people, provide opportunities & advancement in a stable, growing company
• Generous Benefits Package – Comprehensive coverage for you and your family tailored to personal needs

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This is more than a job—it's a mission. If you're ready to bring clarity and control to complex project costs and support scalable infrastructure delivery, we want to hear from you.