Senior Cost Manager

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA The Senior Construction Cost Manager is responsible for creating 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 all the data center projects across NTT GCD APAC. Key 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.
• Analyzing and formulating meaningful information from large data sets using excel and other Microsoft products 
• 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 GDC design, engineering, and project management to plan the project and maintain control through the project life cycle.   
• Work closely with NTT GDC 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 managing complex and detailed spreadsheets to analyze data, identify trades, and enable decision making.   
• Ensure disciplined change management is implemented across the project.  Will require cost analysis and potential auditing when variances arise.  

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Must possess a clear understanding of the full construction life cycle with substantial project experience in APAC. 
• 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.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent education and/or relevant experience.  
• 7-10 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.

Additional Requirements:

• This role is expected to be primarily remote with regular travel to NTT Offices in region.  
• Ability to travel up to 25%. 

#GlobalDataCentersCareers

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

Third parties fraudulently posing as NTT DATA recruiters 

NTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers or candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process, for any reason. Please remain vigilant of third parties who may attempt to impersonate NTT DATA recruiters—whether in writing or by phone—in order to deceptively obtain personal data or money from you. All email communications from an NTT DATA recruiter will come from an email address. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us.

---