Cost Controls Manager

Job Title: Cost Controls Manager

Join a leading construction organization as a Cost Controls Manager, supporting a major data center project based in Hubbard, TX. This remote, full-time position is ideal for a mid-level professional with strong experience in cost management, change control, and contract negotiation within the mission-critical or data center construction sector. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing project cost controls, managing change processes, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure project success.

Role and Responsibilities:

Cost Management and Control:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive project financial plans and budgets, monitoring expenditures against approved budgets.

• Perform detailed cost analysis, financial forecasting, and reporting, regularly updating project leadership and stakeholders on budget status.

• Review, verify, and approve contractor progress billings and payment applications, ensuring alignment with actual construction progress.

• Assist in cash flow forecasting and manage the processing of payment requests.

• Utilize data visualization tools to support financial modeling and reporting for the data center megaproject.

Change Control and Risk Mitigation:

• Lead the end-to-end change control process, ensuring all changes in project scope or cost are properly documented, reviewed, and approved.

• Analyze and negotiate contractor change order requests to prevent unnecessary cost and scope increases.

• Maintain a transparent project Change Order Log, tracking all potential and executed changes.

• Collaborate with design and construction teams to proactively identify potential change drivers and implement effective mitigation strategies.

• Manage and finalize contract documentation related to RFIs (Requests for Information) and change orders.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Legal, to align commercial and financial outcomes with organizational objectives.

• Serve as the primary resource for cost reporting and management support throughout the project lifecycle.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with external vendors and general contractors to drive performance improvement and cost control.

Process Improvement:

• Establish and lead cross-functional cost management programs to drive ongoing performance enhancement.

• Optimize and enforce consistent application of cost controls processes and tools across the technical organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

• 3-5 years of experience in cost control, estimating, or financial analysis, preferably within data center or mission-critical facilities construction.

• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for complex construction projects.

• Proven experience managing and negotiating agreements, pay applications, and change orders with general contractors and subcontractors.

• Expert-level proficiency in cost management software, Microsoft Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint.

• Strong knowledge of construction market conditions and cost benchmarks for mechanical, electrical, and structural systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Work Environment:

• This is a remote position based in Hubbard, TX, with primary responsibilities supporting construction site teams and trailers.

• Occasional travel to regional job sites may be required.

• Regular use of computers, mobile devices, and standard office equipment is expected.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit.