Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates throughout design and delivery phases. • Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding updates to stakeholders. • Coordinate cost information from design teams, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors for validation and auditing. • Lead procurement strategy, review contractor pricing, and negotiate fair contract terms. • Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement on financial settlements. • Own change control process: review, estimate, negotiate, and reconcile change orders and post‑contract variances. • Conduct cost risk analysis, scenario planning, and contingency management. • Implement robust cost control systems, including Earned Value Management where applicable. • Integrate cost data with schedule and scope, collaborating with project controls teams. • Drive value engineering initiatives and cost‑optimization strategies. • Monitor market trends such as escalation, labor availability, and material pricing to provide insights. • Serve as primary client interface, delivering service excellence and executive‑level updates. • Ensure compliance with internal Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies. • Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a high‑performance culture. • Oversee financial management, including margin tracking and monthly fee/resource forecasts.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost planning
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸cost control
• ▸change control
• ▸risk analysis
• ▸value engineering

What You Bring

The firm is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to act as the key client interface for a large‑scale, mission‑critical data centre programme in Dallas, Texas. The role is responsible for delivering value‑added cost management services, ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget and to the highest standards, with a strong focus on governance, commercial rigor and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will work both independently and collaboratively, providing leadership while embodying Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values and vision. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field. • 5–7+ years of cost management/project controls experience in mission‑critical environments. • Consultancy experience preferred with solid understanding of MEP systems and data‑center infrastructure. • Strong foundation in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and EVM. • Expertise in procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts. • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is advantageous. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. • High analytical ability, problem‑solving skills, and attention to detail. • Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management tools and software.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸5+ years
• ▸cost management
• ▸evm
• ▸rics
• ▸mep

Work Environment

Onsite