Senior Cost Control Manager

QTS Data Centers

Senior Cost Control Manager overseeing QTS construction and infrastructure project budgets. Leading cost forecasting, contract changes, financial reporting, and project cost-control teams.

Posted 8/24/2026full-timeRemote • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale construction project budgets, ensuring adherence to cost control processes, and providing actionable financial insights. Proficient in analyzing complex financial data and leading teams to drive performance improvement while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

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Cost Control ManagementConstruction Contract DocumentsFinancial ForecastingProject Management SoftwareLeadership and Team Management

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Hard Skills

Budget Control ProcessesChange ManagementFinancial AnalysisCost ForecastingVariance ReportingCash Flow AnalysisProcurement ProcessesCost AuditingRisk AssessmentCompliance Management

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingDecision Making

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayE-BuilderProcoreAutodesk Construction Cloud

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCCP

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementFinancial PerformanceProject LifecycleVendor ManagementSubcontractor Performance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee management of large-scale construction and infrastructure project budgets from inception to completion
Lead and mentor the onsite cost team and ensure adherence to cost control processes
Create and validate project budgets and monitor financial performance throughout the project lifecycle
Review construction contract documents and evaluate, approve, document, and communicate change orders
Manage internal change-order approval workflows according to delegation of authority protocols
Analyze contractors’ requests, cost forecasts, cash flow projections, monthly progress payments, and variance reports
Reconcile actual expenditures against project budgets and provide actionable insights to senior leadership
Lead and review procurement processes and ensure vendor and subcontractor contracts align with project budgets and terms
Monitor buyout savings and assess financial risks from subcontractor performance
Serve as primary financial liaison among project teams, contractors, subcontractors, finance, and external consultants
Facilitate meetings concerning financial performance, risks, and change-order status
Prepare cost reports, cash flow analyses, monthly financial reviews, and projections
Support the finance team with the monthly loan draw process and required documentation
Assess and mitigate cost-related risks and ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and contract terms
Lead internal training and mentorship initiatives and share cost-management best practices
Manage third-party cost auditing teams and consultants

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, financing, or accounting; or relevant professional experience
Ten or more years of experience in cost control, construction, or project management with prior experience in a senior or leadership role
Deep expertise in construction contract documents, change management, and budget control processes
Advanced proficiency in financial and project management software, such as Workday, e-Builder, Procore, and Autodesk Construction Cloud
Proven ability to provide detailed and accurate financial forecasts, track project costs, and manage budgets through all stages of a project lifecycle
Ability to analyze complex financial data and present recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders
Master’s degree or professional certifications such as PMP, CCP, or similar are a plus
Three or more years of experience in a leadership or management role
Advanced knowledge of industry-specific regulations and best practices in cost control
Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving performance improvement
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, contractors, and third-party consultants
Strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities in fast paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible spending and HSA accounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Paid volunteer days
Employee assistance program
Tuition assistance
Parental leave
Military leave assistance
QTS scholarship for dependents
Wellness program
Bonus eligibility
Potential equity eligibility
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities