Associate Director of Cost Management – Data Center Construction

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⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $148.5k - $288.2k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👔 Director

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Cumming Group

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1996

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

🏨 Hospitality

Consulting • Healthcare • Hospitality

Cumming Group is an international company specializing in project management and cost consulting. They offer creative, customized solutions for various industries across the globe. With a focus on efficiency and quality, Cumming Group aims to keep project costs down while delivering high-quality services. Their team of proactive problem-solvers provides a comprehensive range of services, including building consultancy, energy and sustainability consultation, and contract administration. Their portfolio includes various sectors such as corporate solutions, education, and life sciences. With offices worldwide, Cumming Group is equipped to handle challenging projects through integrated consulting services.

📋 Description

• Manage project budgets, cost plans, cash flow forecasts, and monthly cost reporting • Administer contractor and vendor commercial accounts, including valuations, payment applications, change management, claims, and final accounts • Support procurement through tender preparation, bid evaluation, commercial negotiations, and contract administration • Develop and maintain project cost plans, benchmarking, value engineering initiatives, and cost optimization strategies • Monitor project commitments, risks, accruals, and forecasting to ensure alignment with approved budgets • Prepare financial reporting, lender drawdown documentation, and funding support • Maintain commercial governance, audit trails, and compliance with project systems, reporting standards, and document management processes • Lead commercial aspects of project close-out, including final account reconciliation, benchmarking, audits, and lessons learned • Lead cost management function and team • Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base

🎯 Requirements

• Prior data center construction experience highly preferred • Effective written and oral communication skills • 10 years+ experience in Cost & Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying with professional accreditation • Pricing expertise across various phases of construction work • Technical knowledge of the construction industry and cost-estimating methods • Strong research skills and ability to allocate relevant data • Proficiency in measurement, trades, procurement strategies, and delivery methods • Ability to analyze, compare, and interpret detailed, sometimes poorly defined information • Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, structural, MEP, geotechnical, site logistics, and schedule documents • Ability to perform in a fast-paced, changing work environment • Ability to understand contracts and specifications and review construction schedules • Current technology and software knowledge • Proficiency in Excel • BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field • Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE, or equivalent preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • 401(k) • 401(k) Matching • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Short and long-term disability • Employee Assistance Program