About the Role
The role involves managing cost planning, procurement, and financial reporting for large-scale data center infrastructure projects with a focus on civil works. The individual will support project delivery by providing accurate cost analysis and risk assessment.
Responsibilities
- Lead cost estimation and budgeting for heavy civil components of data center developments
- Prepare and review detailed quantity take-offs from engineering drawings and specifications
- Monitor project expenditures and track financial performance against forecasts
- Support tender evaluation and contractor bid analysis for civil scope packages
- Develop and maintain cost control systems and reporting dashboards
- Collaborate with engineers and project managers to resolve design-cost conflicts
- Ensure compliance with contractual cost reporting obligations
- Manage change order assessments and variation cost impacts
- Provide cost risk assessments during project planning phases
- Assist in final account reconciliations with contractors
- Coordinate with procurement teams on material and subcontract buyouts
- Maintain up-to-date cost databases for civil works
- Deliver cost advice during design development stages
- Track schedule impacts on cost baselines
- Support value engineering initiatives to optimize civil construction solutions
- Review progress claims and certify payments in line with work completed
- Prepare cost forecasts and cash flow projections
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality
- Work closely with site teams to validate installed works
- Ensure consistency between design changes and cost adjustments
- Conduct benchmarking against industry standards for civil construction
- Assist in dispute resolution related to cost and contract terms
- Maintain documentation for audit and compliance purposes
- Interface with client representatives on cost-related matters
- Contribute to lessons learned processes for future projects
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with site and office requirements
Team
Part of a global project delivery team focused on data center infrastructure
Project Focus
- Projects involve large-scale data centers with significant civil engineering components including foundations, structural slabs, site grading, retaining walls, and utility infrastructure
- Work spans multiple phases from concept through construction, with emphasis on cost certainty and buildability
Work Environment
- Fast-paced delivery cycles with strict uptime and reliability requirements
- Collaborative setting involving engineers, contractors, and client stakeholders
Available for qualified candidates requiring work authorization
