Senior Construction Cost Manager (On-site)

The role

The Senior Cost Manager will lead cost control operations across a portfolio of infrastructure, technology, and construction projects. This role involves managing cost control functions, financial forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial discipline throughout the project lifecycle.

What you will do

• Lead and provide oversight of regional/project cost control functions.
• Direct the development and maintenance of cost control systems, reports, forecasts, and change management procedures.
• Coordinate with regional project managers, engineers, and financial teams to monitor cost data and identify variances.
• Review and present monthly and quarterly cost performance reports to senior leadership.
• Oversee tracking of project performance against budgets and schedules across multiple sites.
• Supervise advanced cost analysis and scenario modeling efforts.
• Manage and approve the preparation of regional/project proposals, estimates, and budgets.
• Oversee the management of change orders across all regional projects.
• Support and advise on contract negotiation and administration with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Review and approve contractor invoices and payment applications.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of cost control or cost engineering experience in the construction, infrastructure, or related industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related technical fields.
• Experience in the development and construction of hyperscale data centers or similar large-scale, mission-critical projects.
• Extensive experience using cost management software and tools such as SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of cost management principles, including cost forecasting, variance analysis, change management, and project financial reporting.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale project budgets and resolving complex cost discrepancies.
• Strong ability to interpret financial data, develop insights, and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities across different project teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Construction Management, Finance, Engineering Management, or a related field.
• Experience in hyperscale data center development and construction.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) and integrated risk-cost-schedule methodologies.
• Active membership in PMI, AACE, or similar professional associations.

Before you apply

• Current US work permit required.
• This position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered).

About the company

Decima International is a professional services company providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East.