Cost Manager - Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Support and manage cost control across large‑scale, multi‑phase data centre projects. • Develop and maintain cost plans, estimates, budgets and cash‑flow forecasts. • Monitor cost performance, track actuals versus forecasts and report variances. • Review and validate change orders and payment applications for compliance and cost justification. • Assist procurement strategies, bid analysis, vendor pre‑qualification and contractor negotiations; prepare bid‑leveling documents. • Prepare and present cost reports, forecasts and executive dashboards; support monthly progress reports and client presentations. • Track contingencies, commitments and cost impacts; contribute to value engineering and design optimisation. • Support risk analysis and mitigation for cost‑related impacts; maintain commercial risk registers. • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, build stakeholder relationships and participate in governance meetings. • Implement and improve cost management tools, templates and reporting standards; ensure compliance with internal financial systems and regulations. • Manage final accounting, post‑contract audits and lessons‑learned reviews; contribute to continuous improvement and training documentation. • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable. • Promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost control
• ▸cost forecasting
• ▸change orders
• ▸procurement
• ▸reporting
• ▸risk management

What You Bring

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to act as the day‑to‑day client interface on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data centre program. The role ensures delivery on time, within budget and to the highest standards, with strong governance, commercial rigor and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate thrives in client‑facing environments, communicates clearly, works both independently and collaboratively, and embeds the company’s purpose, values and vision while providing leadership and direction. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field (graduate degree preferred). • 3–6 years cost management or project controls experience in construction, preferably medium to large‑scale projects. • Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred. • Strong knowledge of cost management processes (change orders, pay applications, cash‑flow forecasting, reporting). • Familiarity with procurement strategies, commercial contract management and value engineering. • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is a plus. • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications; MEP knowledge beneficial. • Proficiency with cost management software and advanced Excel/data analysis for cost modelling. • Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills in fast‑paced environments.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸3–6 years
• ▸cost management
• ▸rics
• ▸excel
• ▸construction consultancy

Benefits

• We provide a great place to work with opportunities to affect change. • No recruitment fees; agencies must have formal agreements.

Work Environment

Onsite