Project Manager Cost Estimator Data Centers at Google

Project Manager Cost Estimator Data Centers

Advanced experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain.

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include: Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, a related technical/financial field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program management.
• 5 years of experience in data center program management, construction estimation, or design for cost.
• 3 years of experience working with financial controls, data center infrastructure, or technical projects.
• 2 years of experience managing estimation workflows, analyzing trade package pricing, or utilizing cost management systems (e.g., e-Builder).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or MBA with an emphasis in a technical or financial field.
• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• 5 years of experience as a quantity surveyor, project controls manager, financial analyst, or construction estimator.
• Knowledge of general construction market conditions, industry trends, and cost benchmarks.
• Ability to set strategy, collaborate, and influence across multiple levels of an organization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with high attention to detail, capable of solving problems holistically and separately of organizational boundaries

About the job: A problem isn't truly solved until it's solved for all. That's why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you'll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You'll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.

This role develops comprehensive cost estimates and baseline models using design documents and site test-fits. It evaluates external developer pricing down to trade package levels and reconciles budget differences to support contract negotiations. The position partners with internal teams to build defensible budgets and accurately capture site-specific costs for project funding approvals. Additionally, it establishes standardized estimating workflows, templates, and baseline tracking tied to key design milestones while integrating cost management systems and collaborating cross-functionally as an estimating expert to mitigate financial risks

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what's possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $192000 - $279000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits

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