Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

About the Role

The role is for a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a large‑scale, mission‑critical data centre programme in Beaver County, PA. The senior manager will lead cost planning, budgeting, procurement, commercial negotiations and change control, integrating cost with schedule and scope while ensuring compliance with financial systems and governance. • Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates throughout design and delivery phases. • Produce monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding data for stakeholders. • Coordinate cost information from design teams, contractors, subcontractors and vendors for validation and auditing. • Lead procurement strategy, pricing reviews, scope validation and commercial negotiations to achieve fair contract prices. • Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement of costs. • Own change control: review, estimate, negotiate and reconcile change orders and post‑contract variances. • Conduct cost risk analysis, scenario planning, contingency management and commitment tracking. • Implement robust cost control systems, including Earned Value Management where applicable. • Integrate cost with schedule and scope, collaborating with project controls and scheduling teams. • Drive value engineering initiatives and cost optimisation based on engineering priorities. • Monitor market trends such as escalation, labour availability and material pricing and provide insights. • Serve as primary client interface, delivering service excellence and meeting objectives. • Prepare and present executive‑level updates and written comments on contractor submissions. • Ensure compliance with internal Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies. • Mentor and coach junior team members to foster a high‑performance culture. • Oversee financial management including margin tracking and monthly fee/resource forecasts; adhere to SOX controls as required.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost planning
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸procurement
• ▸change control
• ▸earned value
• ▸client interface

What You Bring

The position requires strong communication and client‑facing skills, and offers an environment that values work‑life balance, diversity, and professional growth. Turner & Townsend promotes a flexible workplace and is an equal‑opportunity employer. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related field. • 5–7+ years of cost management/project controls experience on mission‑critical, medium to large projects, preferably in data centre or high‑tech environments. • Strong knowledge of MEP systems, resilience requirements and hyperscale data centre infrastructure. • Expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems and procurement strategies. • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is advantageous. • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities. • High analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail. • Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management tools and software.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸cost management
• ▸mep
• ▸rics
• ▸budgeting
• ▸communication

Work Environment

Onsite