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Vantage Data Centers · 20 hours ago

Project Controls Cost Specialist, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers and connects technology for well-known hyperscalers and large enterprises. The Project Controls Cost Specialist will support the delivery of the data center portfolio by organizing data, implementing processes, and managing project budgets and schedules while communicating risks to stakeholders.

Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTechnical Support
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Growth Opportunities
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain standard procedures for cost informational requirements from data submitted by contractors and suppliers. Develop methodologies for classification and interpretation and benchmarking of the data gathered
Perform cost engineering functions encompassing estimating, cost control and supporting budget preparations, forecasting, cashflow and reporting. Support decision making with objective data, working with partner teams to understand the impact of project implementation in a live data center environment
Convert the project’s approved estimate into a control budget for usage in cost management
Provide cost estimating support for internal efforts on an “as needed” basis
Evaluate projections based on earned value management
Prepare and present project cost and schedule summary reports in weekly, bi-monthly and monthly Project Status Review meetings, utilizing spreadsheets, diagrams, graphs, and reports suitable for presentation to upper management
Develop initial project forecast & cashflow
Change Order Management
Payment application review
Ongoing management of general contractor, design consultants, schedule, scope, and RFIs during construction
Monitoring project risks and implementing mitigation strategies as required
Reconcile forecasted final costs with final actual costs
Undertake project actual cost benchmarking report
Responsible for undertaking monthly Work in Place & forecasting process
Attend and organize project meetings as required to support deliverables

Qualification

Cost engineeringProject controls managementBudget preparationAccounting softwareOrganizational skillsTime managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal abilities

Required

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or certification as Project Controls Manager or equivalent recommended
5 years of experience in project controls management required
Strong organizational and time management skills
Understanding general project controls technical skills and the integration of all of the components including organizational, planning, accounting, analysis and revision process areas
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Travel required is expected to be up to 10-15% but may increase over time as the business evolves

Preferred

5-10 years experience in project controls management preferred
Experience with accounting software like Yardi and Anaplan strongly preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and AD&D
Short and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance
Participation in a 401k program that includes company match
Many other additional voluntary benefits

Company

Vantage Data Centers

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Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses.

H1B Sponsorship

Vantage Data Centers has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (3)
2023 (4)
2022 (5)
2021 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$33.61B
Key Investors
La CaisseWells FargoDigitalBridge
2025-09-10Private Equity· $1.6B
2025-06-03Debt Financing· $5.82B
2024-12-16Private Equity· $1.47B

Leadership Team

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Sureel Choksi
President and CEO
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Corinne Chong
CFO, APAC
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