Senior Cost Manager - Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Lead cost management throughout the project lifecycle, from early budgeting to final closeout. • 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, provide commercial input and lead negotiations. • Provide strategic advice on procurement strategies, bid analysis and contract administration. • Track contingencies, commitment logs and report cost impacts across multiple packages or phases. • Drive value engineering and design optimisation 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. • Work on‑site in Seattle three days per week under a hybrid schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost management
• ▸budget planning
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸value engineering
• ▸procurement advice
• ▸client relations

What You Bring

The firm is hiring an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management for a high‑profile technology client’s data‑center construction portfolio. The role involves overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting and change control across multiple projects while providing strategic procurement advice and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders. It follows a hybrid work model with three days per week in the Seattle office and remote flexibility for the remaining days. • Hold a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field. • Possess 6–10+ years of progressive experience in cost management or a related discipline. • Demonstrate expertise in cost planning, budgeting, financial reporting and change management. • Have strong knowledge of procurement strategies and commercial management of contracts. • Be proficient in industry‑standard cost‑management tools and software. • Exhibit advanced analytical, problem‑solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail. • Show excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and collaboration skills. • Experience managing large‑scale, mission‑critical projects such as data centres is advantageous. • Familiarity with MEP systems is valuable. • RICS accreditation or progress toward it is advantageous.

Requirements

• ▸bsc
• ▸6-10 yrs
• ▸cost planning
• ▸procurement
• ▸cost software
• ▸rics

Benefits

This full‑time position offers a salary range of $140,000 – $165,000 per year, reflecting base compensation only and subject to adjustment based on experience and qualifications. Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Work Environment

Hybrid