Manager, Construction Cost

Stackinfra; Stafford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital infrastructure firm is seeking a Manager, Construction Cost to oversee financial strategies for campus development in Stafford. This role involves managing a team of analysts and ensuring financial performance of projects. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and 5+ years of experience in finance or real estate development.

Benefits

Healthcare

Dental Care

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in finance, preferably in real estate development or relevant industries.
• Experience in cost accounting, auditing, or financial reporting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage team of Construction Cost Analysts (CCAs).
• Analyze campus project financial performance.
• Provide rolling cash flow forecasts on individual projects.
• Evaluate financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Financial modeling and analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Overview

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THE COMPANY: STACK INFRASTRUCTURE (STACK) provides digital infrastructure to scale the world’s most innovative companies. We are an award-winning industry leader in building, owning, and operating highly efficient, cost-effective wholesale, colocation, and cloud data centers. Each of our national facilities meet or exceed the highest industry standards in all operational categories of availability, security, connectivity, and physical resilience. STACK offers the scale and geographic reach that rapidly growing hyperscale and enterprise companies need. The world runs on data. Data runs on STACK.

THE POSITION: STACK is looking for a Construction Cost Manager to help lead a team of construction cost analysts dedicated to our master development campus in Stafford, VA. In this role, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial strategies and operation of our campus development projects, including managing capex planning, reporting, analysis, and financial consolidations for the campus.

Responsibilities

• Manage team of Construction Cost Analysts (CCAs) to ensure accurate financial representation on all projects within the campus
• Analyze campus project financial performance and provide insights to improve cash flow forecasting, budget savings, and project exposures
• Provide rolling cash flow forecasts on individual projects and the consolidated campus
• Track and monitor capital commitments and approvals, including reviews of costs to meet capitalization policies and budget reconciliations
• Review and confirm Purchase Orders (POs) establishment to ensure appropriate projects and associated budgets are being utilized
• Review and investigate construction project and/or campus variances
• Evaluate financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Support in project inquiries to meet liability and capital funding requirements
• Perform data research and analysis for the Construction and Finance teams
• Contribute and develop campus-wide reports on a monthly basis
• Provide support to Construction and Finance systems and administration
• Ensure overall compliance of construction project costs with accounting policies and procedures

Details

• Location: Stafford, VA, on-site
• Benefits: Healthcare, Dental Care, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Leave Programs
• Travel: Occasional, less than 10%
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must pass a comprehensive background screening

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience
• Experience in cost accounting, auditing, or financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Minimum of 5 years experience in finance, preferable in real estate development or relevant industries
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why STACK?

• We offer a competitive compensation package with strong benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, flexible spending accounts – even a cell phone subsidy.
• We foster a culture of appreciation, including peer-to-peer recognition.
• Fun is part of our DNA, with events, game nights, and barbecues.
• We’re growing – this is a great time to join and make an impact!

Application Deadline: October 5, 2025

STACK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Note to External Agencies: We are not accepting any blind submissions or resumes/CVs from recruitment agencies. Any candidates sent to STACK Infrastructure will NOT be accepted or considered as a submission without a signed agreement in place.

Job ID: 10112