Senior Cost Manager

4 days ago

Reno, Nevada, United States Churchill Full time

About the Company

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dallas, TX,
Churchill Cost Consultants LLC
has quickly become a leader in construction cost management and project controls. Our mission is to exceed client expectations through precision, integrity, and value-driven solutions. We serve major clients across the
data center, corporate real estate, infrastructure, and industrial
sectors, managing projects ranging from $1 million to $2 billion.

At Churchill, our people are our greatest investment. We foster an inclusive and collaborative environment that encourages personal growth, leadership, and innovation. Our goal is to be recognized as the
premier international cost consultancy
by consistently delivering exceptional results for our clients.

About the Role

Churchill is seeking an experienced
Senior Cost Manager
to join our team
on-site in Reno, Nevada
, supporting a major
data center program
for a Fortune 100 technology client. This role is positioned within the client's dedicated Program Management Office and is responsible for managing all aspects of
cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
across a portfolio of high-value data center infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in cost control and reporting, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all cost management activities for data center projects, including cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Develop and maintain detailed cost control procedures aligned with client and Churchill standards.
  • Produce program-level cost reports, cash flows, and variance analyses with actionable insights.
  • Manage and validate contractor cost submissions, change orders, and payment applications.
  • Support procurement and contract management processes to ensure cost efficiency and risk mitigation.
  • Oversee project budget tracking, cost coding, and data accuracy within client-specific systems.
  • Identify cost risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate contingency planning.
  • Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize project performance.
  • Deliver monthly cost summaries and executive-level reporting.
  • Mentor junior cost engineers and contribute to Churchill's internal process improvement.
  • Maintain strong relationships with client teams, vendors, and internal Churchill leadership.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Fluent in English (written and verbal).
  • Right to work in the United States.
  • Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).
  • 15+ years of construction industry experience
    , with significant focus on
    cost management for data centers or mission-critical facilities
    .
  • Experience managing large capital programs or working within a client-side PMO.
  • Strong technical proficiency in
    cost reporting, forecasting, procurement, and contract administration
    .
  • Advanced skills in
    Google Sheets
    (formulas, pivot tables, and basic scripting).
  • Proven ability to develop and implement cost management frameworks.

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