Cost Consultant – Data Center Construction

Overview

Cost consultant for data center projects managing estimates, budgets, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities

• cost reporting
• earned value
• budget development
• benchmarking
• change management
• quantity surveying

Tasks

-Lead monthly cost reporting and analysis, including tracking of key performance indicators. -Prepare and present cost reports, forecasts, and trend analyses to project stakeholders. -Integrate cost data with project schedules and work breakdown structures to support earned value analysis and performance tracking. -Monitor and report on project cost performance, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions. -Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, and procurement teams to ensure cost alignment with technical requirements. -Engage and manage third-party quantity surveyors and validate construction cost estimates. -Support change management processes by evaluating cost impacts of scope changes and schedule adjustments. -Develop and maintain detailed cost estimates and budgets aligned with project scope, schedule, and execution plans. -Maintain historical cost data and benchmarking tools to support future project planning.

Requirements

• cost management
• bachelor degree
• 3+ years
• communication
• excel
• primavera

What You Bring

-Strong understanding of construction processes, project controls, and cost management principles. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field. Advanced degree preferred. -Minimum of 3 years’ experience in cost engineering, preferably within data center, mission critical or high-tech projects. -Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. -Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a client-facing role. -Proficiency in cost engineering tools and software (e.g., Excel, cost databases, scheduling tools like Primavera P6).

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About Turner & Townsend

-Operates across various sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources, providing comprehensive services such as construction consultancy, asset and facilities management, and environmental consultancy. -Expertise spans advisory, cost and commercial management, digital solutions, and program management, enabling them to handle complex capital projects and drive transformative change for their clients. -With over 10,000 employees in 48 countries, the company leverages local knowledge and global expertise to deliver tailored solutions for each project.

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