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Data Center Cost Control Program Manager
GOOGLE • Reston, Virginia, United States • onsite
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Job Details
Company
google
Location
Reston, Virginia, United States
Work Type
onsite
Job Type
FULL_TIME
Posted
February 16, 2026
Description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Business
Administration, or a related technical field.
* 5 years of experience in program or project management.
* 5 years of experience as a quantity surveyor, project controls manager,
financial analyst, or construction estimator managing capital projects for
data centers or high-capacity facilities.
* 5 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for
multi-year construction projects using data visualization tools for financial
modeling and reporting.
* 5 years of experience managing and negotiating with general contractors,
subcontractors regarding agreements, pay applications, and change orders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Experience leading cross-functional process improvements and holding project
leads accountable to the project goals.
* Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), scheduling software (e.g.,
Primavera P6), and formal change order review processes.
* Experience in a role focused on capital expenditure programs, construction
cost management, or project controls for infrastructure or mission critical
facilities like data centers.
* Knowledge of general construction market conditions and staying current with
industry trends and cost benchmarks for mechanical, electrical, and
structural systems.
* Ability to set strategy, collaborate, and influence across multiple levels of
an organization and with external vendors and contractors.
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 Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex,
multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to
plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate
clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will
often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the
players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.
As a Data Center Cost Control Program Manager, you will be responsible for
leading and executing complex cost programs across major technical initiatives.
You will serve as the controls process and tooling owner and the key resource
for regional cost reporting and cost management support for the program's
projects. In this role, you will develop and support the capital plan and the
generation of essential commercial and financial reports, ensuring outcomes
align with strategic organizational objectives. You will leverage deep technical
knowledge to make critical business tradeoffs and build trusted relationships
with cross-functional stakeholders to drive continuous performance improvement.
Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the
Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and
maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google
platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our
engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we
can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have
the best and fastest experience possible.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$216,000 +
bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and
location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and
additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant
education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary
range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the
base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more
about benefits at Google [http
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