AI Datacenter Construction Cost Lead

About the role

Bitdeer, a technology company for Bitcoin mining and AI cloud, is seeking an AI Datacenter Construction Cost Lead to own cost management and construction procurement across its AI data center builds. Reporting to the VP, Data Center Construction, the role sets budgets, runs competitive bids, manages contracts and change orders, and secures long-lead equipment so each project is delivered on budget and on time. Candidates work on site as needed and should be based in one of the listed areas, primarily in Texas and Ohio.

Key responsibilities

• Budgets and estimates: develop conceptual and detailed estimates, cost plans and control budgets for each build
• Cost reporting: track committed, incurred and forecast costs, own EAC and cash-flow forecasts
• Change control: review, negotiate and track change orders, contingency and allowances
• Bid management: lead RFPs, bid leveling and contractor and vendor selection for general contractor, trade and equipment packages
• Contract administration: prepare and administer construction and supply contracts, GMPs and purchase orders
• Long-lead equipment: secure transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS, chillers and CDUs and manage scope, delivery and payment milestones
• Commercial management: review pay applications, lien waivers and retention, manage claims and disputes, lead value engineering and benchmarking
• Supplier and market strategy: build a supplier base, track pricing and lead times, and build a cost database and benchmarks

Required profile

• 8+ years in construction cost management, quantity surveying or procurement, with significant data center or mission-critical experience
• Owner-side cost or procurement role at a hyperscaler, colocation provider or AI infrastructure developer
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Certifications such as RICS, AACE (CCP or CEP) or CPSM

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of construction contract forms (AIA, ConsensusDocs) and GMP, lump-sum and cost-plus models
• Experience procuring MEP trade packages and long-lead electrical and mechanical equipment
• Estimating and cost control tools, advanced Excel
• Negotiation, analytical rigor and integrity in procurement

What we offer

• A culture valuing authenticity and diversity, with an inclusive, open-workspace environment
• Fast-growing company with networking opportunities and direct impact on the digital asset and AI computing industry
• New projects, process development, personal accountability, autonomy, rapid growth and learning opportunities
• Training and mentoring