Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Core Requirements

• Able to work onsite in Grundy County 2–3 times per week, depending on project phase and client requirements (site ~25 miles south of Naperville).
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• Data Center construction experience is required.
• 5–7+ years of cost management or project controls experience within mission‑critical, high‑tech, industrial, or large‑scale capital projects.
• Strong preference for experience within a construction consultancy environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in estimating, budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control systems.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and campus‑scale infrastructure typical of hyperscale data centers.
• Expertise in procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
• RICS accreditation (or progress toward accreditation) is advantageous.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard cost management and project controls software.