Cost Manager – Data Center Project Controls

SB Energy

Cost Manager overseeing financial control and cost modeling for data center construction projects. Collaborating with stakeholders to align budgets and ensure project objectives are met.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Comprehend the technical specifications and design criteria of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Network, and Building Automation Systems within a Data Center to accurately reflect costs in the project model.
Develop, maintain, and continuously refine detailed cost models for data center construction projects, including CAPEX estimates and lifecycle cost considerations.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure project budgets align with company objectives for safety, delivery, performance, schedule, quality, and cost efficiency.
Maintain documented cost files to accurately present a clear audit trail for estimates, budgets, forecasts, approvals, and cost changes.
Monitor project expenditures, commitments, and forecasts, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and identifying variances.
Analyze cost variances and provide actionable insights and recommendations to mitigate financial risks and maintain budget control.
Support project management with contracting processes by reviewing bids, validating pricing, and contributing to commercial evaluations.
Review and validate change orders, ensuring cost impacts are accurate, justified, and aligned with contract terms.
Prepare and present cost reports, dashboards, and cash flow projections to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
Implement and maintain cost control processes, tools, and reporting standards across all phases of construction and project delivery.
Ensure compliance with financial policies, project controls procedures, and contractual cost requirements.
Ability to effectively communicate cost-related insights and risks to senior executives both internally and externally.
Conduct business dealings with the highest level of integrity and regard for financial, legal, and environmental considerations.
Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making in complex and ambiguous situations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required (Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field preferred)
3+ years of experience in cost management, project controls, or estimating in an EPC or utility-scale construction environment
Strong experience in cost modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes
Experience with change management, contract cost analysis, and financial reporting
Engineering, estimating, or project controls background is a plus
Experience working in an engineered systems / project-based business model
Experience in data center construction is preferred, but not required
Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of financial principles and cost management practices
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel skills preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost managementcost modelingbudgetingforecastingcost controlchange managementcontract cost analysisfinancial reportingdata center constructionproject controls

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipanalytical skillsproblem-solvingsound judgmentdecision-makingintegrity

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Finance