Cost Manager – Data Center Project Controls

🕒 May 19

🏄 California, Colorado – Remote

🏄 California – Remote ⛰️ Colorado – Remote

💵 $100k - $140k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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SB Energy

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51 - 200 employees

⚡ Energy

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SB Energy is a fully integrated US renewable energy platform focused on utility-scale solar, storage, and AI-enabled 24/7 energy management. Backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Climate Infrastructure, SB Energy is composed of industry veterans known for executing renewable energy projects at scale. The company combines expertise in project development, power marketing, supply chain, and asset management to build and manage its projects long-term. With an $8 billion project capital raised, SB Energy has a 2 GWp operating portfolio, 1 GWp under construction, and a 15+ GWp solar pipeline. Committed to providing long-term value to both the community and the power grid, SB Energy innovates today for a better tomorrow in the renewable energy sector.

📋 Description

• 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

• 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

• 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