Senior Cost Manager

NTT Data, Inc.

$111K — $207K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 10 years of experience in construction cost management responsibilities including planning and cost proposals.
  • Expertise in managing cost control systems from pre-design through project completion.
  • Proficient in Construction Cost Accounting Software and Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop control systems for accurate financial assessment of all construction projects.
  • Analyze large datasets using Excel and other Microsoft products to extract meaningful insights.
  • Produce executive-level reports on financial positions for management review.
  • Manage the cost coding system and ensure integration with financial systems.
  • Implement key performance indicators to monitor project performance and identify issues.
  • Collaborate with design, engineering, and project management teams throughout project lifecycle.
  • Identify project risks and opportunities, forecasting potential financial impacts.

Benefits

  • Monthly stipend for remote work expenses and personal mobile device usage.
  • Paid time-off and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Life and supplemental insurance policies, as well as short and long-term disability coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts and a 401k retirement plan with company contributions.
  • Eligibility for annual performance-based bonuses.
Full Job Description
Your role at a glance
The Senior Construction Cost Manager is responsible for creating controls necessary to lead and administer the complete construction cost control systems. This will include how the company track's budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts that will ultimately be used to demonstrate competitive project delivery and establish strong benchmarks. This position will support all the data center projects across NTT GCDA

What we are looking for

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Develop control systems that will drive consistent, reliable, and accurate assessment of the financial position for all construction projects. This may include, but not limited to, early phase project budgeting, development of project cost program, cost report functionality, detailed forecasting methods, evaluation of cost changes, procedures for reviewing application for payments, and overall compliance to company financial requirements.
  • Analyzing and formulating meaningful information from large data sets using excel and other Microsoft products
  • Produce Executive level/ Management level reports necessary to share accurate financial position.
  • Manage the cost coding system within the construction team and integrate within financial systems.
  • Develop and implement key performance indicators to demonstrate current state project performance and detect potential issues.
  • Partner closely with NTT GDCA design, engineering, and project management to plan the project and maintain control through the project life cycle.
  • Work closely with NTT GDCA suppliers to meet financial reporting requirements (commits, spends, and forecasts).
  • Develop program of internal and external benchmarks to enable project decision making.
  • Proactively manage budgets and potential impact to budgets. Includes development of budgets pre-design and maintaining those budgets through the project life cycle.
  • Identify project risks and opportunities and the potential financial impact that should be forecasted.
  • Manage project cost reports according to company requirements and provide regular updates on financial positions.
  • Manage detailed forecasting process and analyze data to support cash flow forecasting.
  • Evaluate supplier invoices and ensure proper payment methods are carried out on the project.
  • Expert managing complex and detailed spreadsheets to analyze data, identify trades, and enable decision making.
  • Ensure disciplined change management is implemented across the project. Will require cost analysis and potential auditing when variances arise.


KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES
  • Must possess a clear understanding of the full construction life cycle.
  • Proven capability to manage cost control systems on complex projects from pre-design through closeout.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills beyond estimating practice.
  • Capability to multi-task in a fast pace environment.
  • Ability to clearly set and lead meetings to develop strong project control systems.
  • Ability to be highly confidential.
  • Proficient with computers to include the utilization of Microsoft programs such as Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Strong and proven capability using excel to analyze large data sets.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Manages stress and/or fast pace effectively.
  • Excellent analytical, creative thinking, written and verbal communication skills.


ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent education and/or relevant experience.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
  • 10 years' experience with construction cost management responsibilities that may include preconstruction planning, cost management strategies, cost coding structures, commits/spends/forecast processes, reviewing contractor's cost proposals for major engineering and construction projects.
  • Experience with Construction Cost Accounting Software.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending.
  • Able to hear and speak into a telephone.
  • Close visual work on a computer terminal.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
  • Able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.


WORK CONDITIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  • Standard office; Data Center environment with varying temperatures and loud noises; extensive daily usage of workstation or computer.
  • This role is expected to be remote with an occasional need to be on-site in a shared space.
  • Ability to travel 25%- 50% of time.


Compensation Pay Range

This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device.
NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is $111,900-$207,900 All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.
Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

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