Associate Director 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 ~13 miles west of Joliet).
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Data Center construction experience is required.
• 8–10+ years of experience in cost management or project controls on large‑scale capital projects, ideally within mission‑critical, industrial, or high‑tech sectors.
• Proven experience delivering within a construction consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, data center infrastructure, and large‑scale campus‑style developments.
• Advanced expertise in estimating, budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Deep experience with procurement strategies and the commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
• RICS accreditation (or progress toward it) highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working under pressure.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management and project controls software.