Senior Cost Manager – Data Center

Cumming Group

Senior Cost Manager overseeing cost controls for a data center client at Cumming Group. Manage budgets, reports, and vendor accounts in a dynamic environment.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeVirginia • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $97,400 - $129,866 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project budget management, cost optimization strategies, and commercial governance within the construction industry. Proficient in financial reporting and contract administration, with strong communication and collaboration skills to support team and client engagement.

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Project Budget ManagementCost Optimization StrategiesContract AdministrationFinancial ReportingData Center Construction Experience

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Hard Skills

Cost Estimating MethodsFinancial ReportingChange ManagementValuationBenchmarkingRisk MonitoringAccruals ManagementProcurement StrategiesDocument ManagementFinal Account Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational AccountabilityCreativityFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

ExcelProject Management SoftwareCost Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryTender PreparationBid EvaluationCommercial NegotiationsAudit TrailsComplianceConstruction SchedulesSite LogisticsMEPGeotech

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage project budgets, cost plans, cash flow forecasts, and monthly cost reporting.
Administer contractor and vendor commercial accounts, including valuations, payment applications, change management, claims, and final accounts.
Support procurement through tender preparation, bid evaluation, commercial negotiations, and contract administration.
Develop and maintain project cost plans, benchmarking, value engineering initiatives, and cost optimization strategies.
Monitor project commitments, risks, accruals, and forecasting to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
Prepare financial reporting, lender drawdown documentation, and funding support.
Maintain commercial governance, audit trails, and compliance with project systems, reporting standards, and document management processes.
Lead commercial aspects of project close-out, including final account reconciliation, benchmarking, audits, and lessons learned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior data center construction experience highly preferred.
Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
Hold self-accountable to individual and team goals.
Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.
Provide pricing expertise in various phases of construction work.
Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base.
Strong research skills and ability to allocate the relevant data.
Demonstrate technical knowledge of the construction industry and the ability to use cost-estimating methods.
Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours; possibly work weekends or evenings.
Demonstrate a high degree of creativity and latitude.
Proficient in measurement and having a solid understanding of different trades, procurement strategies, and delivery methods.
Ability to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information.
Ability to read and interpret various documents such as Arch, Civil, Structural, MEP, Geotech, Site Logistics, and Schedules.
Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment.
Ability to understand contracts and specifications and review construction schedules.
Current up to date technology and software knowledge.
Proficient in excel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
401(k) Matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Short and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program