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 data to 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, review contractor pricing, validate scope and negotiate fair contract prices. • Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement. • Own change control: review, estimate, negotiate and reconcile change orders and post‑contract cost 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 closely with project controls and scheduling teams. • Drive engineering priorities based on cost impact and lead value‑engineering initiatives. • Monitor market trends such as escalation, labor availability and material pricing, providing timely insights.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost planning
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸procurement
• ▸change control
• ▸earned value
• ▸value engineering

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field. • 5‑7+ years of cost management or project controls experience in mission‑critical environments such as data centers. • Construction consultancy experience with strong knowledge of MEP systems and hyperscale data‑center infrastructure. • Proven expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems and Earned Value Management. • Strong background in procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts. • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills. • RICS accreditation (or progress toward) and proficiency with industry‑standard cost management software.

Requirements

• ▸rics
• ▸mep systems
• ▸earned value
• ▸cost management
• ▸procurement
• ▸stakeholder management

Benefits

The full‑time role offers a salary range of $140 K–$165 K, with compensation determined by experience and qualifications. Turner & Townsend promotes a flexible, healthy work environment, equal‑opportunity employment, and a culture that values diversity, work‑life balance and employee success.

Work Environment

Onsite