Ryan Companies US

Ryan Companies US

Cost Manager - Mission Critical

Phoenix · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
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About the role

  • The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and, most importantly, on budget.
  • This role is laser-focused on rigorous cost control, full-cycle financial management, and expert commercial oversight.
  • You will be the financial guardian of the project, responsible for establishing budgets, managing procurement, controlling change, and ensuring profitability from concept through completion.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct scope definition workshops with clients to develop accurate, comprehensive project budgets.
  • Create and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates aligned with each design phase, updating forecasts at key project milestones.
  • Deliver lifecycle cost models and integrate benchmarking data to support informed, data-driven decision-making.
  • Support monthly stakeholder meetings and formal presentations with clear financial content, data-driven insights, and expert commentary.
  • Produce and maintain detailed cash flow forecasts across the project lifecycle to support client financial planning and internal reporting.
  • Procurement & Commercial Support
  • Prepare comprehensive tender documentation for all trade packages, manage the tender query process, and perform detailed bid leveling and compliance reviews.
  • Manage the monthly pencil requisition process, diligently review all variations, and support the project team in agreeing to rolling and final accounts with subcontractors.
  • Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 1 year of project experience in the hyperscale or colocation data center construction industry is required.
  • A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in a project management or cost management role within the commercial construction industry.
  • Demonstrable expertise in full-cycle cost management for large-scale projects (ideally $50M+), with a deep understanding of construction accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in construction management software such as Procore, Building Connected, and industry-standard scheduling and estimating tools.
  • Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly and concisely.
  • Review design alternatives, emerging technologies, and construction means-and-methods for cost implications, ensuring all estimates meet required accuracy standards.
  • If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list.
  • Extensive, hands-on experience managing procurement, tender processes, and the entire change order lifecycle.
  • A detail-oriented and commercially-driven mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Eligibility:
  • Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Compensation

  • Competitive Salary

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Retirement and Savings Benefits
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • Family Planning & Parenting Benefits
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer.

This listing is sourced directly from Ryan Companies US's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.