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Senior Construction Cost Manager (On-site) - Corsicana, Texas
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Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula:
Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards.
Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula:
Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards.
If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with high-profile clients on some of the most challenging projects in the world, then Decima is where you belong. At Decima, you will be able to explore incredible growth and professional development opportunities.
We are seeking an accomplished and highly motivated Senior Cost Manager to manage cost control operations across a broad portfolio of infrastructure, technology, and construction projects. This client-facing leadership role requires exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a strong focus on cost management, financial forecasting, and reporting accuracy. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of project controls, cost engineering, and financial management principles and will be capable of overseeing and mentoring project-level cost control teams across multiple concurrent projects.
You will play a strategic role in leading cost control efforts across multiple regions, partnering with senior stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to ensure financial discipline and project cost alignment throughout the full project lifecycle.
We are looking for dedicated professionals who are passionate about cost governance and excited to contribute to high-impact projects while continuing to grow in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and provide oversight of regional/project cost control functions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all project(s).
- Direct the development and maintenance of robust cost control systems and tools, including project cost reports, forecasts, trend analysis, and change management procedures.
- Coordinate with regional project managers, engineers, and financial teams to monitor and validate cost data, identify variances, and guide corrective actions to control expenditures.
- Review and present comprehensive monthly and quarterly cost performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting key financial indicators such as earned value analysis (EVA), cost variances, and trends.
- Oversee tracking of project performance against budgets and schedules across multiple sites, proactively identifying risks and approving financial strategies for mitigation.
- Supervise advanced cost analysis and scenario modeling efforts to support executive decision-making and strategic project planning.
- Manage and approve the preparation and review of regional/project proposals, estimates, and budgets, ensuring accuracy in financial projections and risk assessment.
- Oversee the management of change orders across all regional projects, ensuring documentation integrity and accurate reflection of budget impacts.
- Support and advise on contract negotiation and administration with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to align commercial agreements with project cost goals.
- Review and approve contractor invoices and payment applications to ensure compliance with contractual terms and financial policies.
- Ensure alignment of all regional cost control activities with internal policies, client standards, and industry best practices.
- Contribute strategically to business development efforts by supporting commercial positioning, proposal development, and contract negotiation.
- Mentor, manage, and develop junior cost control personnel within the region, fostering technical growth and career progression.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required qualifications:
- 10+ years of cost control or cost engineering experience in the construction, infrastructure, or related industries.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related technical fields.
- Experience in the development and construction of hyperscale data centers or similar large-scale, mission-critical projects.
- Extensive experience using cost management software and tools such as SAP and Microsoft Excel.
- Advanced knowledge of cost management principles, including cost forecasting, variance analysis, change management, and project financial reporting.
- Demonstrated success in managing large-scale project budgets and resolving complex cost discrepancies.
- Strong ability to interpret financial data, develop insights, and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to engage with clients and senior management.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities across different project teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Construction Management, Finance, Engineering Management, or a related field.
- Experience in hyperscale data center development and construction.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) and integrated risk-cost-schedule methodologies.
- Active membership in PMI, AACE, or similar professional associations.
POSITION DETAILS
- Location (On-site): Corsicana, Texas
- Position: Senior Cost Manager
- Position Classification: Salary-based full-time hours
- Current US work permit required. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered)
PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS
- Microsoft Excel
- SAP
- Microsoft Office Suite
Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.
At Decima International, we offer a competitive salary package, including paid time off and performance-based bonuses. We also provide excellent medical, vision and dental insurance for our employees.
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Senior Construction Cost Manager (On-site) - Floydada, Texas
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Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula:
Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards.
Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula:
Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards.
If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with high-profile clients on some of the most challenging projects in the world, then Decima is where you belong. At Decima, you will be able to explore incredible growth and professional development opportunities.
We are seeking an accomplished and highly motivated Senior Cost Manager to manage cost control operations across a broad portfolio of infrastructure, technology, and construction projects. This client-facing leadership role requires exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a strong focus on cost management, financial forecasting, and reporting accuracy. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of project controls, cost engineering, and financial management principles and will be capable of overseeing and mentoring project-level cost control teams across multiple concurrent projects.
You will play a strategic role in leading cost control efforts across multiple regions, partnering with senior stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to ensure financial discipline and project cost alignment throughout the full project lifecycle.
We are looking for dedicated professionals who are passionate about cost governance and excited to contribute to high-impact projects while continuing to grow in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and provide oversight of regional/project cost control functions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all project(s).
- Direct the development and maintenance of robust cost control systems and tools, including project cost reports, forecasts, trend analysis, and change management procedures.
- Coordinate with regional project managers, engineers, and financial teams to monitor and validate cost data, identify variances, and guide corrective actions to control expenditures.
- Review and present comprehensive monthly and quarterly cost performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting key financial indicators such as earned value analysis (EVA), cost variances, and trends.
- Oversee tracking of project performance against budgets and schedules across multiple sites, proactively identifying risks and approving financial strategies for mitigation.
- Supervise advanced cost analysis and scenario modeling efforts to support executive decision-making and strategic project planning.
- Manage and approve the preparation and review of regional/project proposals, estimates, and budgets, ensuring accuracy in financial projections and risk assessment.
- Oversee the management of change orders across all regional projects, ensuring documentation integrity and accurate reflection of budget impacts.
- Support and advise on contract negotiation and administration with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to align commercial agreements with project cost goals.
- Review and approve contractor invoices and payment applications to ensure compliance with contractual terms and financial policies.
- Ensure alignment of all regional cost control activities with internal policies, client standards, and industry best practices.
- Contribute strategically to business development efforts by supporting commercial positioning, proposal development, and contract negotiation.
- Mentor, manage, and develop junior cost control personnel within the region, fostering technical growth and career progression.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required qualifications:
- 10+ years of cost control or cost engineering experience in the construction, infrastructure, or related industries.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related technical fields.
- Experience in the development and construction of hyperscale data centers or similar large-scale, mission-critical projects.
- Advanced knowledge of cost management principles, including cost forecasting, variance analysis, change management, and project financial reporting.
- Extensive experience using cost management software and tools such as SAP and Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated success in managing large-scale project budgets and resolving complex cost discrepancies.
- Strong ability to interpret financial data, develop insights, and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to engage with clients and senior management.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities across different project teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Construction Management, Finance, Engineering Management, or a related field.
- Experience in hyperscale data center development and construction.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) and integrated risk-cost-schedule methodologies.
- Active membership in PMI, AACE, or similar professional associations.
POSITION DETAILS
- Location (On-site): Floydada, Texas
- Position: Senior Cost Manager
- Position Classification: Salary-based full-time hours
- Current US work permit required. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered)
PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS
- Microsoft Excel
- SAP
- Microsoft Office Suite
Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.
At Decima International, we offer a competitive salary package, including paid time off and performance-based bonuses. We also provide excellent medical, vision and dental insurance for our employees.
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