Principal Cost Management

<p class="artifact-docx-preview_heading2"><strong>Company Overview</strong></p> <p class="artifact-docx-preview_heading2">Fleet Data Centers designs, builds, and operates mega-scale data center campuses. The company delivers flexible, scalable infrastructure solutions for hyperscale cloud and AI customers through in-house design, engineering, and operations. Fleet is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with satellite offices in Seattle, Washington and Arlington, Virginia.</p> <p class="artifact-docx-preview_heading2"><strong>Position Summary</strong></p> <p class="artifact-docx-preview_heading2">The Cost Management Principal leads program-level cost management for large-scale data center construction programs. Responsibilities include cost planning, cost control, progress measurement, risk mitigation, costed scheduling, commercial negotiations, and collaboration with the Contracts Management team throughout the RFx process.</p> <p class="artifact-docx-preview_heading2"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Sourcing</strong></p> <ul> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Lead RFx processes including bid leveling and commercial negotiations.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Negotiate Lump Sum, GMP, and NTE agreements.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Support financial planning and procurement activities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cost Management & Control</strong></p> <ul> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Monitor project finances, payments, variations, and claims.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Develop, review, and present project cost estimates and cost plans.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Drive cost control, change management, contingency tracking, and forecasting.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Coordinate with contractors and owners to maintain accurate cost information.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Quantity Surveying</strong></p> <ul> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Determine quantities for large-scale data center projects.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Assess labor and specialized installation requirements.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Provide accurate cost and quantity information to support project decisions.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Help maintain project schedule and budget compliance.</li> </ul> <p class="artifact-docx-preview_heading2"><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">5+ years as a Quantity Surveying subject matter expert.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">5+ years in construction and strategic sourcing/procurement.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">3+ years supporting hyperscaler or data center organizations.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">3+ years of commercial contract negotiation experience.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Knowledge of supply chain management, data analytics, and BI tools.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_heading2">Preferred Qualifications</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Advanced degree or professional license.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Experience with GMP, NTE, Cost Plus, Time & Materials, DB, and DBA contracts.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Experience with cost management software and financial system integration.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Demonstrated success driving process improvements.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Location, Travel & Compensation</strong></p> <ul> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Hybrid schedule: 3 days per week in office.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Up to 15% domestic travel.</li> <li class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">Expected salary: $120,000 - $150,000 plus discretionary bonus.</li> </ul> <p class="artifact-docx-preview_heading2"><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <p class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.</p> <p class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-preview-num-1-0">401(k) program.</p> <p class="artifact-docx-preview_listbullet artifact-docx-