Portfolio Modular Cost Lead

Company: Google
Location: Reston
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

info_outline X Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Reston, VA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; New Albany, OH, USA; Moncks Corner, SC 29461, USA . Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Industrial Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in program or project management. 5 years of experience in the data center construction industry with responsibility for national preconstruction, cost management, or estimating. 2 years of experience with modular cost and commercial portfolio performance. 2 years of experience with cost management, cost planning, estimating, negotiating, and project procurement. Preferred qualifications: 10 years of experience working with multinational and dynamic technical data center construction programs/projects. 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. In this role, you will have responsibility for modular cost and commercial portfolio performance across multiple campuses and drive the efficient delivery of Google’s Data Center Portfolio through direct engagement in commercial discussions with regard to the cost alignment, driving cost/schedule optimization into our procurement awards. You will collaborate with Google Data Center (GDC) Partner Teams and Engineering Groups to support the delivery and management of Google's Capital Expenditure program. You will lead, with our procurement and agreement teams, the assessment and awarding of Key suppliers and subcontractors across the modular builds in North America. You will support local teams who will deliver cost planning and cost management for campuses in the area, creating impact and ensuring best value. You will support local teams who will lead cost management implementation with our General Contractors and Managed Service Suppliers. You will lead initiatives for continuous improvement of cost management with regard to commercial optimization unique to the Modular build space. Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $189,000-$274,000 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 . Responsibilities Drive the efficient delivery of Google’s Data Center Modular Build Portfolio in North America by developing comprehensive commercial and procurement strategies. Support pre-construction activities and project establishment across various locations to ensure successful infrastructure deployment. Execute end-to-end cost management consistently while ensuring the portfolio is delivered within budget and on time. Capture program learnings and rapidly share insights across the portfolio to improve delivery standards and operational efficiency. Analyze and utilize captured data to drive actions that create best value and accelerate delivery timelines.

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