Cost Control Analyst

QTS Data Centers
Ashburn, VA
Full-time

Who we are :

Our life is a digital life, filled with streams of information flowing ceaselessly. Every click, every swipe, every interaction connects us.

But where does all that information go? Enter the world of data centers.

In the fast-paced world of data, QTS is dedicated to leading the industry in a thoughtful and intentional way. We believe that how we deliver our services is equally as important as the service we deliver.

Our people play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth, and we are deeply committed to those who affect or are affected by our business.

Our people are knowledgeable, resourceful, innovative self-starters, and can accomplish great things when working together.

That is why QTS is Powered by People!

The impact you will have :

As a Cost Control Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to optimize project budgets, drive cost efficiency, and ensure precision in our cash flow forecasting.

You will collaborate with project teams (both internal and external), cost consultants, and our valued vendors to produce accurate cost reporting which will be used to capitalize our business plan.

What you will do :

Budget Alchemy : Identify discrepancies, reconcile inconsistencies, and adjust allocations with finesse. Maintain our budget line-item correction sheet.

When inaccuracies knock, you’ll answer the door.

  • Cost Tango : Weekly cost touchpoints with consultants? Yes, please! Approve invoices, track change orders, and validate spend. You’re the maestro.
  • GMP Guardian : From project start to Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), you’ll verify, cross-check, and ensure harmony.
  • Consultant Liaison : Manage a team of consultants to ensure timely and accurate payments.
  • Crystal Ball Vision : Predicting the future cash flow, ensuring the budget stays on track, and orchestrating a symphony of dollars to keep the project humming.

What you will need to be successful :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field and / or three or more years of experience in construction or project management
  • Advanced capabilities in Microsoft Excel
  • Exhibit excellent interpersonal and clear, concise communication (verbal and written) skills with all levels of the organization.
  • Detail oriented analytical capabilities coupled with business acumen needed to proactively solve problems facing the organization.
  • Use organizational skills to determine prioritize competing goals and deadlines, as well as timely follow-up and identifying and escalating as appropriate.

The perks (and these are only a few) :

  • Medical, dental, vision and all the other standard benefits
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance
  • QTS scholarship for dependents

Data centers are experiencing once-in-a-generation demand growth, driven by cloud adoption and the AI revolution, Jon Gray, President & COO of Blackstone.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here :

The pay transparency policy is available here :

QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

30+ days ago
Related jobs
QTS Data Centers
Ashburn, Virginia

As a Cost Control Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to optimize project budgets, drive cost efficiency, and ensure precision in our cash flow forecasting. You will collaborate with project teams (both internal and external), cost consultants, and our valued vendors to produce accurate c...

Promoted
LMI
Chantilly, Virginia

LMI, a strategic consulting organization focused on the federal government, is seeking a Project Scheduler/Coordinator with experience in developing complex project schedules. The Project Scheduler/Coordinator will support the a strategic intelligence community client with a SI/SETA program and cons...

Promoted
Allan Myers
Fairfax, Virginia

Allan Myers is looking for a dedicated and meticulous Construction Cost Accountant with experience in construction accounting and the ambition to work hard on big, exciting projects. ...

Promoted
Leidos Inc
Chantilly, Virginia

Leidos is seeking a Master Scheduler. The Scheduler must have high-level MS Project skills. Although this position does not call for direct report, the Master Scheduler will need to coordinate and enforce scheduling inputs for numerous project/program managers on the ORIGIN Program. Due to the impor...

Promoted
Office of The Chief Financial Officer
Sterling, Virginia

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) whose mission is to enhance the fiscal and financial stability, accountability and integrity of the Government of the District of Columbia is in search of an Accountant. ...

Promoted
Vantage Data Centers
Ashburn, Virginia

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic ...

Promoted
LMI Consulting, LLC
Tysons, Virginia

Cost Estimator/Analyst - Clearance Required. LMI seeks a skilled Cost Estimating / Analyst Consultant to support activities related to shipyard modernization as part of enterprise-wide U. Conduct, develop, prepare and document all cost estimating and analysis for project/program Life cycle cost esti...

Promoted
Dexian
VA, United States

Our client, a Fortune 500 Financial Services Tech organization, is hiring an adaptable and creative Program Manager! The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind and proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives. Ultimately, the program manager should be motivated ...

Promoted
Numero Data
Herndon, Virginia

Familiarity with programming for data analysis; ideally Python, SQL, or R. Knowledge of any relational database such as My SQL. ...

Promoted
Rockwoods Inc
Tysons, Virginia

How many years of experience you have working as Salesforce Business Analyst ?. Bachelor’s Degree in English, Marketing, Business or related field is required. Minimum of five (5) years’ of business analysis experience in email development, audience management, marketing automation, segmentation, te...