Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center / Mission Critical – Portland, OR

Location: Portland, OR metro (on-site 3–4 days/week; programmes ~1 hour from the Columbia Gorge / Hood River corridor)

Compensation: Around $160,000 Base Salary + Benefits + Relocation

About the Opportunity

Hiring a data center cost manager in Portland, OR: a senior quantity surveyor seat on mission critical and hyperscale construction programmes across Oregon.

HeatherDaniel International (HDi) has been retained by a leading global construction consultancy to appoint a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor for mission-critical and data center programmes served from the Portland, Oregon metro.

Our client is an independent, partner-led practice protecting institutional capital on complex, high-density builds. The search base has shifted to Portland so you can work from a major metro with Gorge lifestyle nearby — not a remote mountain-town posting.

Key Responsibilities

Lead post-contract cost control, commercial risk interrogation and financial governance on high-value technology and mission-critical programmes.
Deliver value engineering, change management and executive cost reporting to owner stakeholders.
Partner with project controls, design and contractor teams to protect budget and programme.
Contribute to the growth of the US Cost Management & Commercial Advisory practice in the Pacific Northwest.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience: 5–12 years (ideal 8–12) as a QS / Cost Manager; entry-level Associate Director profile welcome.
Sector: Data center / mission-critical preferred; infrastructure and complex commercial also relevant.
Leadership: People leadership of a small team is a plus.
Visa & Relocation: British (E-2), Australian (E-3) and Canadian (TN) candidates are strongly encouraged. Full relocation package and family status available.

Compensation & Benefits

Base around $160,000, full benefits and full relocation with family status.
Portland metro amenities with active hyperscale / tech campus demand in the region.

How to Apply

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Location

Portland, OR