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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 meets or exceeds 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 seeking a Director of Cost Strategies to own and manage the core functions of improving lifecycle cost through various channels. As the Director of Cost Strategies at STACK Infrastructure, you will play a pivotal role in the Preconstruction department, working closely with the Director of Preconstruction. You will be responsible for managing cost-related aspects of our projects, ensuring cost fidelity, implementing cost reduction strategies, and ensuring cost certainty throughout the project lifecycle. Your expertise will contribute to our commitment to delivering cost-effective, high-quality digital infrastructure solutions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

Cost Fidelity:

• Develop a historical cost database and reporting dashboards for key KPIs.
• Coordinate with all functional groups for the implementation of a Global Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Develop and implement cost fidelity strategies in preconstruction, setting up all projects to track and control project costs effectively.
• Regularly review budgets at the portfolio level and provide detailed cost reports to project stakeholders.

Cost Reduction:

• Lead initiatives to identify and implement cost-saving measures across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams with expertise in the various categories of the STACK BOD to develop ideas for cost savings.
• Lead R&D efforts for a cost- and schedule-first approach to product development
• Manage a group of stakeholders to drive decision making on cost savings ideas.
• Analyze cost data and trends to develop innovative strategies for cost reduction while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of cost reduction efforts, adjusting strategies as needed.

Cost Certainty:

• Develop and implement cost certainty strategies to mitigate risks related to budget overruns and unforeseen expenses.
• Establish and maintain contingency plans to address potential cost uncertainties.
• Work closely with general contractors (GCs) to develop and implement strategies for locking in costs earlier in the development process with less information.

Competencies

• Detail-oriented.
• Strong analytical, creative thinking, and communications skills.
• Ability to execute, process, and prioritize tasks with minimal-to-no supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with internal staff, and external consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office product suite, Bluebeam, OnScreen Takeoff and industry standard estimating and scheduling softwares.

THE DETAILS:

• Location: Remote
• Travel: 10-20%
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must pass comprehensive background screening

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in construction, business or technical discipline OR commensurate work experience
• 10+ years of prior experience in Preconstruction
• Proven experience in cost management, preconstruction, or a related role within the construction or infrastructure industry.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities

Compensation Range:

THIS MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF:

• You are a strong communicator, you are persuasive and clear, blending analytics with experience in decision-making.

• You do not get flustered easily. You can juggle multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables.

• You are a team builder. You take the time to understand and develop the strengths of your resources while formulating long-term plans for the growth and success of the team.

• You are naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement. While you celebrate your successes, you take time to review and analyze campaigns for future learning.

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 and rewards programs.

• Fun is part of our DNA, with events, game nights, happy hours, and barbecues.

• We're growing - this is a great time to join and make an impact!

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, Inc. will not be accepted or considered as a submission without a signed agreement in place. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of STACK Infrastructure, Inc.