Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

About the Role

The firm is hiring a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management for a high‑profile tech client’s data‑center construction portfolio. The role involves overseeing budgeting, forecasting and change control across multiple projects, providing procurement advice and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders, and follows a hybrid schedule with three days per week in Seattle. • Lead cost management throughout the project lifecycle, from early budgeting to final account close‑out. • Develop and present detailed cost plans, budgets and estimates aligned with project scope. • Prepare and deliver accurate monthly cost reports, forecasts and executive‑level presentations. • Maintain benchmarking data, historical cost records and lessons learned for continuous improvement. • Review design development and contractor pricing, providing commercial input and leading negotiations. • Provide strategic advice on procurement strategies, bid analysis and contract administration. • Oversee contingency tracking, commitment logs and cost impact reporting across multiple packages or phases. • Drive value engineering and design optimisation initiatives to identify cost‑saving opportunities. • Coordinate with project controls and scheduling teams to align cost forecasts with progress updates. • Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering professional development and best practices. • Contribute to the enhancement of internal cost‑management tools, templates and processes. • Ensure compliance with internal financial systems, client‑specific requirements and regulatory controls. • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, vendors and internal teams. • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost management
• ▸budgeting
• ▸forecasting
• ▸value engineering
• ▸procurement advice
• ▸cost reporting

What You Bring

• Ability and willingness to work in Seattle office three days per week. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field. • 6–10+ years of progressive experience in cost management or a related discipline. • Expertise in cost planning, budgeting, financial reporting and change management. • Strong knowledge of procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts. • Proficiency in industry‑standard cost‑management tools and software. • Advanced analytical and problem‑solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail. • Excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills for cross‑functional collaboration. • Experience managing large‑scale, mission‑critical projects (data centres, high‑tech, industrial) is advantageous. • Familiarity with MEP systems is valuable. • RICS accreditation or progress toward it is advantageous.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸rics
• ▸cost planning
• ▸procurement
• ▸mep
• ▸leadership

Benefits

The position offers a salary range of $140K‑$165K, with flexibility for on‑site presence based on client needs. Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy work‑life balance, celebrates diversity, and is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not require candidates to pay any recruitment fees.

Work Environment

Hybrid