Senior Data Center Cost Manager- Abilene, TX

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost control, contract

administration, and risk management within the data center or critical

infrastructure sector. Responsibilities include collaborating with

cross-functional teams, monitoring project expenditures, and ensuring projects

are delivered on time and within budget.

The candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and controlling project costs

for our data center construction and infrastructure initiatives. You will be

responsible for developing and maintaining accurate budgets, overseeing cost

estimation processes, and implementing effective cost control, avoidance and

reporting strategies. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in

cost management, contract administration, and risk mitigation within the data

center or critical infrastructure sector. 

Note: this opportunity will be based full time in Abilene, TX. Relocation

assistance and short-term housing available for new hires. Non-relocation hires

will require 50%+ travel (that is two weeks per month) or more.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Review and maintain project budgets and cost forecasts throughout the project

lifecycle.

- Monitor and report on project expenditures, cash flow, and financial

performance against approved budgets.

- Lead contract administration activities including procurement, change orders,

and claims management.

- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing potential

cost overruns and schedule delays.

- Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, architects, contractors,

and other stakeholders to align financial objectives with project delivery

goals.

- Implement and maintain best practices for cost management, control, and

reporting processes.

- Prepare and present regular cost and financial reports to senior management

and relevant stakeholders.

- Support value engineering efforts to optimize costs while maintaining quality

and project requirements.

- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory

requirements throughout all project phases.

Note: this opportunity will be based full time in Abilene, TX. Relocation

assistance and short-term housing available for new hires. Non-relocation hires

will require 50%+ travel (that is two weeks per month) or more.

Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related

field, or equivalent experience.

* Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction project management, with a

focus on data center or colocation infrastructure for a general contractor,

colocation provider, or hyperscaler.

* Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale data center

construction projects as an individual contributor or technical lead.

* Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to work independently under

pressure.

* Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Disclaimer:

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to

comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health

mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the

stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $102,300 to $209,500 per annum. May be eligible

for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for

variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as

well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as

well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

2. Short term disability and long term disability

3. Life insurance and AD&D

4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees

assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is

provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees

working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days

annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for

subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees

working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours

per week are not eligible for vacation.

9. 11 paid holidays

10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes

each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap

of 112 hours.

11. Paid parental leave

12. Adoption assistance

13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan

14. Financial planning and group legal

15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days

from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC4

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