Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Lead cost control for large‑scale, multi‑phase data centre construction projects. • Create and maintain cost plans, estimates, budgets and cash‑flow forecasts. • Monitor cost performance, compare actuals to forecasts and report variances. • Review and validate change orders and payment applications for compliance and justification. • Support procurement, including bid analysis, vendor pre‑qualification and contractor negotiations. • Produce cost reports, forecasts and executive dashboards for client presentations. • Track contingencies, commitments and cost impacts; contribute to value‑engineering and design optimisation. • Conduct cost‑related risk analysis and maintain commercial risk registers. • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and engage stakeholders in governance meetings. • Implement and improve cost‑management tools, templates and reporting standards. • Manage final accounting, post‑contract audits and lessons‑learned reviews. • Ensure adherence to SOX controls where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost control
• ▸cost planning
• ▸change orders
• ▸procurement support
• ▸risk analysis
• ▸tool implementation

What You Bring

The firm is hiring an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to act as the primary client interface on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data centre programme. The role is responsible for delivering rigorous cost management, governance and stakeholder engagement to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget. It is a hybrid position that requires regular on‑site visits approximately 25 miles east of Milwaukee. • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field; graduate degree preferred. • 3–6 years of cost management or project controls experience in construction, preferably data centres or high‑tech projects. • Construction consultancy background strongly preferred. • Strong knowledge of cost management processes, change‑order review, cash‑flow forecasting and reporting. • Familiarity with procurement strategies, contract commercial management and value‑engineering. • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification a plus. • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications; MEP knowledge beneficial. • Proficiency with cost‑management software and advanced Excel/data‑analysis skills. • Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder‑management abilities. • Ability to work in fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities.

Requirements

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

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes an inclusive, diverse workplace where employees are encouraged to influence change and balance professional and personal life. The company offers a flexible, healthy working environment and commits to equal‑opportunity employment. All candidate information is handled confidentially in line with EEO guidelines. • Hybrid role with regular onsite visits (~25 mi east of Milwaukee).

Work Environment

Onsite