Senior Cost Manager

Houston, Texas
$130,000-$150,000 + Bonus + Relocation Package

We are representing a rapidly growing cost and project management consultancy with offices across the US. Following significant growth and a recent strategic partnership with a leading global consultancy, the business is entering its next phase of expansion, backed by increased resources, international expertise, and long-term investment.

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join its growing Houston team, working on a major data center campus for a leading data infrastructure provider.

This opportunity is open to candidates who are:

• Already based in Houston

• Looking to relocate to Houston from another US state

• Based outside the US and eligible to relocate through the E-2 or E-3 visa route, including suitably qualified British and Australian passport holders

A comprehensive relocation package is available for candidates moving to Houston.

The role will provide significant exposure to a large-scale, mission-critical development, with responsibility across cost management, commercial reporting, change management, valuations and contractor management. It is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team with genuine scope for long-term career progression.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day cost management of a major data center development.

• Manage post-contract cost activities, including valuations, change management, cost reporting and forecasting.

• Review contractor applications for payment and support the assessment and agreement of valuations.

• Manage variations and change requests, assessing commercial impact and maintaining accurate change logs.

• Produce detailed monthly cost reports, forecasts and project updates.

• Monitor planned versus actual costs and identify potential commercial risks.

• Work closely with contractors, consultants, project managers and client stakeholders throughout the construction phase.

• Support cash flow forecasting and ongoing budget management.

• Review provisional sums, contractor-designed portions and other key commercial allowances.

• Support the preparation, negotiation and agreement of final accounts.

• Provide clear commercial advice and cost information to senior project stakeholders.

• Maintain accurate cost information using the company's project and cost management systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.

• Ideally 6+ years of experience within cost management, quantity surveying or commercial management.

• Strong post-contract cost management experience.

• Experience with change management, valuations/pay applications, cost reporting and cash flow forecasting.

• Data center, mission-critical, advanced manufacturing or other large-scale construction experience is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, client-facing project environment.

• Candidates must already have US work authorization or be eligible for an appropriate US visa route.

Package

Base Salary: $130,000-$150,000
Bonus: Annual bonus opportunity
Relocation: Comprehensive relocation package available
Location: Houston, Texas
Sector: Data Centers / Mission Critical