Cost Manager/ Quantity Surveyor (Director/ Associate Director)
Core
Lead cost management, estimation, and commercial control for high-spec data centre construction projects, ensuring budget adherence and value optimization.
Role type
Director/Associate Director, Professional Quantity Surveyor (Cost Manager)
Builds
Data centre infrastructure assets (building, civil, infrastructure)
Domain
Construction, Data Centres, MEPF Systems
Required skills
Cost estimation, Bill of Quantities (BoQ) preparation, Value engineering, Tender management, Contract administration (FIDIC, JBCC), Post-contract cost control, Variance analysis, Risk mitigation, Team management, Business development
Preferred skills
Data centre project experience, MEPF services expertise, Dimension X (DIMX), CostX, WinQS
Technologies
Dimension X (DIMX), CostX, WinQS, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed cost estimates and Bills of Quantities for data centre projects; Manage tender processes and negotiate with contractors; Draft and review contracts per FIDIC and JBCC standards; Produce monthly cost reports with variance analysis and cash flow projections; Identify cost risks and implement mitigation strategies; Lead business development and bid construction for new commissions.
Seniority
Director/Associate Director, Senior IC with team management