Cost Manager – Data Centers (w/m/d)

Job title: Cost Manager – Data Centers (w/m/d)

Reference number: 30637

Locations: This position can be based in any Arcadis office location in Germany, while the onsite projects will primarily be located in the Frankfurt and Rhine-Main area.

Working hours: Full-time

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Data center construction is one of the most fascinating and rapidly evolving sectors in the built environment, and Arcadis is leading the charge in delivering cutting-edge solutions globally. In Germany, particularly in the Frankfurt area, this field is experiencing explosive growth as the region transforms into a key hub for data centers due to its unparalleled connectivity, central location, and increasing demand for digital infrastructure. Joining our specialized team offers a unique opportunity to be part of this dynamic industry, shaping the future of technology and innovation in one of Europe’s fastest-growing markets. Arcadis has been involved in numerous groundbreaking data center projects worldwide, showcasing our commitment to sustainable and efficient designs. Explore inspiring examples of our work through our written by our experts in the team in our blog. If you're looking to specialize in this exciting field and contribute to Germany's booming data center sector, this is the team to join!

Role accountabilities:

As a Cost Manager, you will contribute to the development of effective cost, procurement, and commercial strategies, supporting our clients throughout the entire project lifecycle—from initiation, procurement, bid evaluation, negotiation, awarding, and contract management—to ensure the safe delivery of cost-effective solutions for our clients' programs, projects, and business goals.

• Develop budget estimates and cost plans, from feasibility studies to detailed reviews.
• Analyze cost forecasts, variances, and risks, and develop measures to achieve cost savings.
• Prepare bills of quantities, assist with pricing, and draft tender documents.
• Evaluate and manage change orders after the project starts, including monthly reviews.
• Handle post-contract tasks such as reviewing contracts, processing payments, assessing changes, and preparing cost control reports.
• Prepare financial progress reports, cost analysis, and recommendations for management.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive cost database and library.
• Attend meetings with clients, planning teams, and site teams to ensure collaboration and alignment.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's, Master's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience (5 years) in cost control and financial management of construction projects, ideally with a focus on Data Centers (only desirable) or other large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Negotiation skills, analytical abilities, and a strong understanding of financial aspects of construction projects.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, including contractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Proficiency in cost management software and MS Excel, as well as MS Project and other similar programs.
• Fluency in English is essential, and fluency German is advantageous.
• Agility and the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions and requirements, especially market and client demands.
• Proficiency in working with AHO, HOAI, and VOB.
• Ideally experience with international models such as EPCM, FIDIC, among others.
• Willingness to regularly travel within Germany and abroad as required for project demands.
  
  

If you are enthusiastic about this position but do not meet all the requirements, you should apply anyway. We value diverse skills and experience, and maybe you are exactly the right person for our team.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.