Strategic Cost Planner for Data Center Capacity Delivery

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Cost Planner to join our team. This individual will be responsible for developing cost plans from feasibility to early design stage and supporting Pre-Construction Managers in establishing accurate budgets for upcoming data center projects.

The successful candidate will own the development of Amazon-specific rate libraries, create cost databases and benchmarking tools for projects across countries in the Asia Pacific region, and lead the development of BIM model estimating systems to increase estimating efficiency and accuracy.

This role requires a proactive leader with strong organizational skills, a deep understanding of construction costs, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

1. Develop cost planning and estimating systems for the pre-construction stage.
2. Take ownership of construction cost data from various sources to support future budget development and benchmarking.
3. Review, validate, and standardize construction cost data by building types and attributes, ensuring it is ready for efficient budget development.
4. Analyze cost data to develop unit prices and Amazon-specific rate libraries based on take-offs, historical costs, and market data.
5. Research and analyze construction cost trends through published sources, local market conditions, and studies to forecast construction costs for medium- and long-term planning.
6. Support complex, cross-functional initiatives and programs by assessing cost impacts and collaborating with Preconstruction Managers, Construction Managers, and teams from Real Estate, Design Engineering, Due Diligence, Procurement, and external partners.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who can drive business results through cost planning and management. If you have experience in end-to-end cost planning and cost management, we want to hear from you.

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or 7+ years of relevant experience within industry.
• Experience in End-to-End Cost Planning and Cost Management from feasibility, concept, budget, tender, cost control and final account for ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Proven track record of creating and releasing high-quality, consistent documentation for processes, standards, and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS applications, Cost-X, Cubit and BIM integration for developing and maintaining estimating and cost planning, budget development tools and templates.

• 10+ years' experience as a AIQS Credited Quantity Surveyor for government, major developer, general contractors or cost consultancy, specializing in cost planning, cost estimating modelling, value engineering in early design stage and tender evaluation.
• Experience collaborating effectively with various stakeholders across large organizations.
• Direct experience in the design, construction, or management of data centers, critical infrastructure, or large-scale commercial projects.
• Experience in developing and presenting business case analyses or budgets to senior leadership, including driving continuous improvement methodologies and practices.

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