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Senior Cost Manager - Data Center Project Controls

SB Energy
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Posted May 19, 2026
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Job Description

As a part of the Data Center organization, the Senior Cost Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all regional cost management activities across data center construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to regional Cost Managers across multiple data center construction projects. • Establish and enforce standardized cost management practices, tools, and reporting frameworks across all regions. • Oversee development, validation, and consolidation of project cost models, budgets, and forecasts at a portfolio level. • Ensure accuracy and consistency of Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes and outputs across all projects. • Lead portfolio-level cash flow planning, monitoring, and reporting to ensure alignment with corporate financial targets. • Review and analyze cost performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities across regions and projects. • Provide strategic guidance on cost control, forecasting accuracy, and financial risk mitigation. Oversee benchmarking efforts and support development of cost baselines and unit rate standards across the organization. • Review and approve major cost changes, change orders, and financial decisions impacting project budgets. • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cost management processes, systems, and data analytics capabilities. • Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performance culture across cost management functions. • Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and contractual requirements. • Communicate complex financial information and insights effectively to senior executives and stakeholders. • Conduct business with the highest level of integrity and sound judgment, particularly in high-impact or ambiguous situations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field preferred) • 8+ years of experience in cost management, project controls, or estimating within EPC or large-scale construction environments • Proven experience managing teams and overseeing multiple large, complex projects or programs • Strong expertise in cost modeling, forecasting, cash flow management, and EAC methodologies • Experience with portfolio-level financial oversight and reporting • Deep understanding of construction cost structures, particularly for data center or mission-critical projects • Experience leading standardization and process improvement initiatives • Strong financial acumen and strategic thinking capabilities • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with cost management and reporting tools • Experience working in an engineered systems / project-based business model • Data center construction experience preferred, but not required Location: Redwood City, CA, Denver, CO, San Diego, CA or Remote Base Pay - 140,000-190,000 The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy: • 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents) • 401(k) with Company Match • Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave • Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions) • Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions) • Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits • Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data • Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans • Device Purchase Support At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now! To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com . #LI-ONSITE #LI-AM1

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