Cost Manager - Data Center Construction - Multi Locations USA at Arcadis U.S.Inc. in Charleston, South Carolina

Job Description:

JOB TITLE - COST MANAGER - DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTION

LOCATION - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

At Arcadis, we are proud to contribute to the construction of data centers throughout the United States, and are always looking for amazing people to join our program!

Right now as our Data Center Program continues to expand, we are interested in meeting and speaking with experienced construction Cost Managers who have deep skills related to the design and construction of complex capital construction projects or data centers! This job posting is for future career opportunities in 2025!

Please note, Cost Managers need to be on-site everyday so, you may be requested to relocate to one of our data center projects located across the United States.

Role accountabilities:

• Providing support to Project Teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Providing project level reports including detailed analysis of project cost and changes
• Maintaining and controlling budgets from design concept through to project completion
• Assisting with change management and control of total project costs (general contractors, direct suppliers, and professional appointments)
• Analyzing projects to ensure that project funding is adequate by performing estimates, cost forecasts, cost trends, and accrual of actual costs
• Developing cost estimates for civil, structural, architectural, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical disciplines
• Preparing material, labor, and equipment cost estimates for concept designs, design development documents, bid documents, and change orders
• Estimating and negotiating potential change orders
• Completing cost validation and quantity surveying on an as needed basis
• Monitoring and audit compliance
• Reconciling program and project controls data with the client's fiscal and financial controls systems
• Presenting results of cost analyses to senior staff and clients

Key attributes & skills:

• Understanding of construction means and methodology
• Ability to read and understand design information
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to engage with the client and key stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency with Primavera P6
• Focus on health and safety

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying) or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong software skills

Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark; on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer seven paid holidays and potentially up to two floating holidays per calendar year depending on start date, and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $135,000 to $155,000 per year.

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