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Project Controls (Cost) Manager

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Remote
3 Locations
124K-165K Annually
Expert/Leader
Remote
3 Locations
124K-165K Annually
Expert/Leader
Manage cost forecasting, budgeting, change orders, and estimate-to-complete for large-scale data center projects. Provide financial reporting to senior leadership, partner with Legal, Finance, and Procurement to identify and mitigate cost and schedule risks, and ensure projects remain within approved parameters.
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Project Controls (Cost) Manager

Job Summary Iron Mountain is seeking a skilled Project Controls (Cost) Manager to join our Data Center team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive project oversight and supporting strategic decision-making for large-scale data center developments. You will manage the entire cost lifecycle, ensuring projects remain within approved parameters while providing critical financial reporting to Senior Leadership.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities) In this role, you will:

  • Lead Cost Management: Manage cost forecasting and budget development while monitoring actual costs against approved budgets to analyze variances.

  • Drive Financial Control: Oversee change order processes, evaluate cost impacts, and maintain accurate estimate-to-complete data throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Collaborate and Mitigate Risk: Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and Procurement teams to identify, quantify, and monitor project risks related to cost and schedule performance.

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications) The ideal candidate will have:

  • Extensive Experience: At least 10 years of professional experience, with a preference for 3+ years managing multiple large-scale data center projects valued at $150M or greater.

  • Technical Expertise: Strong financial analysis skills and proficiency in Oracle; experience with Procore is considered a significant advantage.

  • Domain Knowledge: A deep understanding of data center construction processes, procedures, and industry best practices.

  • Education & Travel: A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, or Construction Management is required, along with the ability to travel up to 25%.

What We Offer (Benefits) * Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your experience.

  • Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work options to support work-life balance.

  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.

  • Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within a global organization.

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Reasonably expected salary range: $123,500.00 - $164,700.00

Please note that an employee's starting salary may vary based on a variety of factors. Where State, Municipal, Provincial, Territorial or other legal minimum wages exceed the federal minimum wage, employees are entitled to the higher rate.

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Iron Mountain Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

1301 S Rockwell St, Chicago, Illinois, 60608-1659, United States, Chicago, United States, 60608-1659

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