Job Title: Senior Cost Manager (Mission Critical)

Location: Richmond, VA

Salary: $130,000 to $160,000 plus benefits

Fortiva are delighted to be partnering with an Owner's Representative firm in Dallas to help recruit them a new Senior Cost Manager. Supporting a diverse range of projects across the Mission Critical space building out data center campus's for both Big Tech and smaller bespoke clients.

As Senior Cost Manager you will be responsible for ensuring successful inception of the project, appointment of contractors and stakeholders are financially viable, budgets are approved and subsequently signed off at agreed periods, ensuring that projects are completed on time and to the highest standards. This is a superb opportunity to be involved with one of the most exciting sectors in the US and one that will dominate the space for the next ten years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Put together estimates, cost plans, RFP’s, cost reports, cash flows, risk registers and value engineering reports.
• Oversee requisition process including lien waiver management and TI reimbursements.
• Regular contract review to ensure it is performing.
• Manage and perform industry benchmarking include identification of suitable peer projects.
• Help mentor junior staff in the development of documentation.
• Manage multiple projects of varying complexity in various stages, or large/complex marque projects on a full time commitment.
• Deliver presentations to clients, stakeholders and other relevant parties.
• Produce estimates in a timely manner with developed a understanding of market rates and overall cost economics that require minimal adjustments, including the ability to manage design.
• Ensuring that projects are delivered on time and to a high specification.

Key Requirements:

• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cost management, estimating, or quantity surveying, preferably within the construction, real estate, or development sectors.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, cost structures, and financial management principles.
• Proven experience working with developers, general contractors, and design teams to manage project budgets and costs effectively.
• Expertise in project cost control, change order management, and cost reporting.
• Ability to evaluate project risks and provide actionable solutions to clients.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to analyze complex financial data and make sound decisions.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Cost management certifications such as RICS, AACE, or similar are preferred.

If interested please send your resume to and we can schedule an informal virtual brew in to discuss further.