Construction

Senior Cost Manager

RemoteRemoteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 24 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

commercial management
cost management
quantity surveying
construction experience
data center experience
contracts
procurement
change management
forecasting
commercial reporting

Nice to have

semiconductor project experience
mission critical project experience
healthcare project experience

Role summary

SLS Consultants is seeking a REMOTE Senior Cost Manager to drive commercial success in complex construction programs, particularly within the Data Center market. The role involves leading cost management, contract administration, risk management, and financial performance from preconstruction to closeout. Responsibilities include developing budgets, managing procurement and negotiations, mitigating risks, and providing strategic financial guidance to clients and project teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in commercial or cost management within construction, a relevant degree, and specific data center project experience.

SLS Consultants is one of the fastest growing real estate development and construction consulting firms in the industry today. We are embedded in the ever-expanding Data Center market, as well as Advanced Manufacturing, Life Science, and Healthcare asset classes. As we enter the next phase of our growth journey, we are hyper focused on providing career opportunities for our employees, maintaining our quality and culture, and consistently delivering excellence for our clients. Join SLS to fast-track your career, maximize your industry impact, and partner with iconic brands to build the digital infrastructure of tomorrow!

SLS Consultants is seeking a REMOTE Senior Cost Manager to join our team and play a key role in driving commercial success across complex construction programs. The ideal candidate will have experience managing commercial operations, contract administration, cost control, risk management, and project financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Lead commercial and cost management activities from preconstruction through project closeout across multiple projects.
Develop and maintain project budgets, cost plans, cash flow forecasts, and financial reporting while overseeing forecasting, cost control, and change management.
Manage procurement and tendering activities, including bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and subcontractor recommendations.
Identify and mitigate commercial risks, support claims and dispute resolution, and drive value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.
Serve as the primary commercial lead for clients and project teams, providing strategic guidance on project financial performance and contractual matters.
Promote best practices in commercial governance, procurement, and financial controls.

Qualifications

5+ years of commercial management, cost management, quantity surveying, or related construction experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Data center experience required; semiconductor, mission critical, or healthcare project experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement, change management, forecasting, and commercial reporting.
Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

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