Senior Cost Manager - Data Center Construction

About the role

An experienced Senior Cost Manager is sought to join the Data Center Construction team in Singapore. This is an individual contributor role focused on establishing and managing project cost control systems across large-scale data center developments, working closely with Design, Engineering, Project Management and Supply Chain teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement construction cost control systems, processes and reporting standards.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking and variance analysis across multiple projects.
• Prepare executive-level cost reports and financial performance updates.
• Manage project commitments, expenditures, cash flow forecasting and cost coding structures.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external suppliers for accurate financial reporting.
• Identify project risks and opportunities and assess their financial impact.
• Drive benchmarking and KPIs to improve project performance.
• Review contractor cost proposals, change orders and payment applications.
• Ensure disciplined change management and audit compliance.
• Analyze large datasets with Excel and other Microsoft tools.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 7-10 years of experience in construction cost management, commercial management or project controls.
• Experience in Data Center, Mission Critical, Industrial, Infrastructure or large-scale construction is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of the full construction project lifecycle, from pre-design to closeout.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, commitments and expenditures on major engineering or construction projects.

Required skills

• Proficiency with construction cost management and accounting software.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to analyze large datasets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.

What we offer

• Work on complex and innovative data center projects across APAC.
• Collaboration with global teams and industry-leading professionals.
• A role in driving financial performance and influencing cost management best practices regionally.