Director, Data Center Cost Control Team Lead

Oracle

Hybrid Actively hiring
United States Posted 23 days ago $139,400$291,800 / year

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TL;DR

As the Director of Data Center Cost Control at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), you will lead a team responsible for end-to-end cost management across gigascale construction projects. Your daily tasks include developing standardized processes, systems, and reporting that scale across multiple sites, ensuring accurate forecasts and clear cost transparency. You will work closely with various departments to maintain budgets, forecasts, and change controls while leveraging AI and advanced analytics within Oracle’s productivity suite for predictive insights. This role requires expertise in construction management, engineering, finance, and proficiency in tools like EcoSys, Unifier, Primavera P6, and MS Project, as well as strong Excel skills. Ideal candidates have experience with hyperscale projects such as data centers or semiconductor fabs, and a background in cost controls for large capital projects.

Skills

Oracle EcoSys Unifier Primavera P6 MS Project SAP Excel Power BI Tableau CI/CD AI Advanced Analytics Python R SQL PostgreSQL AWS Azure GCP DevOps Scrum Agile

What you'll do

  • Own the cost management strategy for gigascale projects from early design through closeout.
  • Build standardized processes and systems for cost controls across multiple sites.
  • Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports.
  • Implement a robust change control process to manage scope and cost impacts.
  • Champion AI and advanced analytics for cost risk indicators and productivity signals.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to program leadership on complex cost topics.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of progressive experience in cost management for large capital projects
  • Expertise in estimating, forecasting, change control, and contract evaluation
  • Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, cost drivers, productivity, and sequencing
  • Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with cost systems and project controls tools
  • Ability to build executive-ready reporting and drive disciplined monthly performance routines
  • Experience on hyperscale/gigascale programs preferred
  • Certifications in CCP (AACE), MRICS, PMP, or equivalent beneficial

Market check

Salary context

This $139,400–$291,800 range sits above 68% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$142,950$225,100

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$148,500$229,987

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 238 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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