Cost Manager Data Centers

vor 1 Tag


Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Deutschland JLL Vollzeit

Cost Manager - Data Centers (m/f/d)
We are seeking an experienced Cost Manager to oversee financial control and cost management for data center construction projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, cost forecasting, and value engineering while maintaining project profitability and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed project budgets, cost estimates, and financial forecasts for data center construction and infrastructure projects, tracking expenditures against approved budgets
  • Prepare comprehensive cost reports, cash flow projections, and value engineering analyses to optimize project costs while maintaining quality standards and technical requirements
  • Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and procurement teams to evaluate contract proposals, change orders, and variation requests while ensuring cost-effective project delivery
  • Conduct risk assessments for cost implications, develop contingency strategies, and monitor market conditions affecting material and labor costs in data center construction
  • Review and validate contractor invoices, progress payments, and final accounts while maintaining detailed cost documentation and audit trails for financial compliance
  • Support procurement processes, tender evaluations, and contract negotiations to achieve optimal value while facilitating cost reconciliation, lessons learned, and knowledge transfer for future project

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field with several years of experience in cost management for data center or mission-critical facility projects
  • Comprehensive knowledge of data center construction costs, industry pricing trends, and ability to interpret technical specifications for accurate cost estimation and budget development
  • Strong financial analysis expertise with proficiency in cost management software, spreadsheet applications, and demonstrated ability to prepare detailed cost reports and forecasts
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with proven ability to negotiate with contractors and suppliers while managing cost-related project risks
  • Experience with value engineering, life-cycle costing, and cost optimization techniques in complex construction environments with understanding of procurement processes and contract administration

Jones Lang LaSalle SE
Human Resources
Ihr Ansprechpartner:
Jan Bauermann
Talent Acquisition Partner EMEA



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