Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Support and manage cost control activities for large‑scale, multi‑phase data centre construction projects. • Develop and maintain cost plans, estimates, budgets and cash‑flow forecasts aligned with scope and timelines. • Monitor cost performance, track actuals versus forecasts and report variances, maintaining historical benchmarking data. • Review and validate change orders and payment applications for documentation, compliance and cost justification. • Assist with procurement strategies, bid analysis, vendor pre‑qualification and contractor negotiations; prepare bid‑leveling documents. • Prepare and present cost reports, forecasts and executive‑level dashboards for monthly progress and client presentations. • Track contingencies, commitments and cost impacts across packages or phases; contribute to value engineering and design optimisation. • Support risk analysis and mitigation planning for cost‑related impacts; update 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.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost control
• ▸cost planning
• ▸bid analysis
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸tool implementation
• ▸risk analysis

What You Bring

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to serve as the day‑to‑day client interface and deliver a value‑added cost management service on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data centre program. The role ensures the project is delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards, with strong governance, commercial rigor and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a client‑facing environment, communicates clearly and can work independently or collaboratively while embodying Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values and vision. • Hold a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field; graduate degree preferred. • Possess 3–6 years of cost management or project controls experience in construction, preferably data centre or high‑tech projects. • Preferable construction consultancy experience. • Demonstrate strong knowledge of cost management processes including change order review, pay‑application validation, cash‑flow forecasting and reporting. • Familiarity with procurement strategies, commercial contract management and value‑engineering techniques. • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is a plus. • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications; MEP system knowledge beneficial. • Proficient in cost‑management software, advanced Excel and data‑analysis for detailed cost modelling. • Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder‑management skills in fast‑paced environments.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸rics
• ▸3-6 yrs
• ▸advanced excel
• ▸cost software
• ▸stakeholder

Benefits

We provide a great place to work where each person has a voice to affect change, supporting a healthy, productive and flexible environment that respects work‑life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and promotes an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not charge any recruitment fees and handle all candidate information confidentially in accordance with EEO guidelines. On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation due to disability can contact HR for assistance.

Work Environment

Onsite