Senior Cost Manager - Anytown, United States - NTT

Description

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POSITION SUMMARY: BASIC FUNCTION

The Senior Cost Manager is responsible for creating financial controls necessary to lead and administer the complete construction cost control systems. This will include how the company track's budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts that will ultimately be used to demonstrate competitive project delivery and establish strong benchmarks. This position will support major data center construction projects across NTT GCDA.

What you'll be doing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop control systems that will drive consistent, reliable, and accurate assessment of the financial position for all construction projects. This may include, but not limited to, early phase project budgeting, development of project cost program, cost report functionality, detailed forecasting methods, evaluation of cost changes, procedures for reviewing application for payments, and overall compliance to company financial requirements.
• Produce Executive level/ Management level reports necessary to share accurate financial position.
• Manage the cost coding system within the construction team and integrate within financial systems.
• Develop and implement key performance indicators to demonstrate current state project performance and detect potential issues.
• Partner closely with NTT GDCA design, engineering, and project management to plan the project and maintain control through the project life cycle.
• Work closely with NTT GDCA suppliers to meet financial reporting requirements (commits, spends, and forecasts).
• Develop program of internal and external benchmarks to enable project decision making.
• Proactively manage budgets and potential impact to budgets. Includes development of budgets pre-design and maintaining those budgets through the project life cycle.
• Identify project risks and opportunities and the potential financial impact that should be forecasted.
• Manage project cost reports according to company requirements and provide regular updates on financial positions.
• Manage detailed forecasting process and analyze data to support cash flow forecasting.
• Evaluate supplier invoices and ensure proper payment methods are carried out on the project.
• Expert at managing complex and detailed spreadsheets to analyze data, identify trends, and enable decision making.
• Ensure disciplined change management is implemented across the project. Will require cost analysis and potential auditing when variances arise.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must possess a clear understanding of the full construction life cycle.
• Proven capability to manage cost control systems on complex projects from pre-design through closeout.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills beyond estimating practice.
• Capability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to clearly set and lead meetings to develop strong project control systems.
• Ability to be highly confidential.
• Proficient with computers to include the utilization of Microsoft Office programs with very strong capabilities in Excel.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Manages stress and/or fast pace effectively.
• Excellent analytical, creative thinking, written and verbal communication skills.

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What would make you a good fit for this role?

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent education and/or relevant experience.
• 10 years' experience with construction cost management responsibilities that may include preconstruction planning, cost management strategies, cost coding structures, commits/spends/forecast processes, reviewing contractor's cost proposals for major engineering and construction projects.
• Experience with Construction Cost Accounting Software.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending.
• Able to hear and speak into a telephone.
• Close visual work on a computer terminal.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
• Able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Extensive daily usage of workstation or computer.
• This role is expected to be remote with an occasional need to be on-site in a shared space.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Must possess a current, valid state-issued driver's license.

This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is

$135,500 - $193,500.

All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.

Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

A career at NTT means:

• Being part of a global pioneer – where you gain exposure to our Fortune 500 clients and world-leading global technology partners and work with a network of over 40,000 smart and diverse colleagues across 57 countries, delivering services in over 200 countries.
• Being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology – backed with a 150-year heritage of using technology for good. With 40% of the world's internet traffic running on our network and where Emoji were first invented, you can be proud of the group's many new 'firsts'.
• Making a difference – by doing meaningful work that helps to shape the future for our clients, and across industries and communities around the world.
• Being your best self – in a progressive 'Connected Working' environment that promotes flexibility, connection and wellbeing. Where diversity and different perspectives are embraced to ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Having ongoing opportunities to own and develop your career – with a personal and professional development plan and access to the broadest learning offerings in the industry.