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 monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding data for stakeholders. • Coordinate cost information from design teams, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors for validation and auditing. • Compile built cost records for benchmarking and continuous improvement. • Lead procurement strategy, pricing reviews, scope validation, and commercial negotiations. • Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement. • Own change control: review, estimate, negotiate, and reconcile change orders and post‑contract variances. • Support 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 engineering priorities based on cost impact and lead value engineering initiatives. • Monitor market trends (escalation, labor availability, material pricing) and provide timely insights. • Serve as the primary client interface ensuring service excellence. • Prepare and present executive‑level updates and comments on contractor submissions. • Ensure adherence to internal business management systems and delivery methodologies. • Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a high‑performance culture. • Manage financial performance, including margin tracking and monthly forecasts. • Comply with SOX controls where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost estimating
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸change control
• ▸earned value
• ▸risk analysis
• ▸value engineering

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. • 5–7+ years of cost management/project controls experience in mission‑critical environments such as data centers. • Construction consultancy experience preferred. • Strong knowledge of MEP systems and hyperscale data‑center infrastructure. • Proficiency in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and Earned Value Management. • Expertise in procurement strategies and commercial contract management. • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is advantageous. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with high attention to detail. • Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management tools and software.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸5+ yrs
• ▸mep
• ▸earned value
• ▸procurement
• ▸rics

Benefits

The salary range for this full‑time role is $140,000‑$165,000 per year, reflecting base salary only and subject to adjustment based on experience. Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance, and offers an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not require candidates to pay any recruitment fees. • Competitive salary range of $140K‑$165K per year. • Flexible, healthy work‑life balance and inclusive culture. • No recruitment fees required; all applicant information is kept confidential.

Work Environment

Onsite