Cost Manager - Remote

Overview

This role supports a leading hyperscale data center developer in the Kansas City market. The position is 100% Remote with a monthly Site visit and will join a high-performing project controls and commercial management team delivering large-scale mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management activities from project inception through final closeout.
• Prepare, review, and validate project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and cash flow analyses.
• Evaluate contractor estimates, bids, change orders, and pay applications.
• Track project expenditures and provide accurate cost reporting to internal and client stakeholders.
• Identify cost risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain cost control procedures and reporting standards.
• Partner with project management, scheduling, procurement, and construction teams to align budget and schedule objectives.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, benchmarking, and value engineering analysis where appropriate.
• Support contract administration and commercial management activities.
• Prepare executive-level reporting packages and presentations for client leadership.
• Monitor project performance and ensure adherence to approved budgets and financial targets.
• Assist with procurement strategy, bid analysis, vendor evaluations, and contract negotiations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, project controls, estimating, or commercial management.
• Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, advanced manufacturing, industrial, or large commercial construction projects strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction estimating, forecasting, budgeting, and cost control methodologies.
• Experience reviewing change orders, contractor pricing, and project financial reporting.
• Proficient with Excel and industry-standard cost management platforms.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, including the ability to present financial information to executive stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data Center or Mission Critical project experience.
• Experience working within an Owner's Representative, Consulting, Program Management, or General Contractor environment.
• Professional certifications such as CCP, CEP, MRICS, PQS, or equivalent (a plus).
• Familiarity with industry platforms including Procore, Power BI, Primavera P6, or similar project controls software.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with immediate company match.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Ongoing professional development and industry training.
• Career advancement opportunities with a growing consulting firm supporting mission-critical construction.

Location

Kansas City market. 100% Remote with a monthly Site visit.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.