Associate Director of Cost Management (Data Center Construction)

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are hiring a Associate Director of Cost Management to oversee cost controls for a data center client. This role will be remote with travel to client's data center site in Prince William County, Virginia. Come join our team!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Prior data center construction experience highly preferred.
• Utilize effective written and oral communication skills. 
• Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values. 
• Hold self-accountable to individual and team goals. 
• Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients. 
• Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression. 
• Provide pricing expertise in various phases of construction work. 
• Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base. 
• Strong research skills and ability to allocate the relevant data.  
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of the construction industry and the ability to use cost-estimating methods. 
• Demonstrate a high degree of creativity and latitude. 
• Proficient in measurement and having a solid understanding of different trades, procurement strategies, and delivery methods. 
• Ability to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information. 
• Ability to read and interpret various documents such as Arch, Civil, Structural, MEP, Geotech, Site Logistics, and Schedules.  
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment. 
• Ability to understand contracts and specifications and review construction schedules. 
• Current up to date technology and software knowledge. 
• Proficient in excel. 

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Experience: 10 years+ experience in Cost & Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying with professional accreditation

Preferred Certification:  Professional accreditation – MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

 

The salary range for this full-time role is $148,500.00-$288,200.07 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

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