Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates through design and delivery phases, leveraging industry benchmarks and technical documentation. • Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding data to stakeholders. • Coordinate all sources of cost information (design teams, GC, subs, vendor quotes) for robust cost validation and auditing. • Compile built cost records for benchmarking and continuous improvement. • Lead procurement strategy development, contractor/subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and commercial negotiations to drive fair contract prices. • Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement. • Own change control throughout the lifecycle: review, estimate, negotiate, and reconcile change orders; manage post‑contract cost variances. • Support cost risk analysis, scenario planning, contingency management, and commitment tracking. • Ensure robust cost control systems, including Earned Value Management (EVM) where applicable. • Integrate cost with schedule and scope, coordinating closely with project controls/scheduling teams. • Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact; lead value engineering (VE) initiatives and cost optimization strategies. • Monitor market trends (escalation, labor availability, material pricing) and provide timely insights. • Act as the primary client interface, ensuring objectives are met and service excellence is delivered. • Prepare and present executive‑level updates, written comments on GC submissions, and cost estimate updates. • Ensure adherence to internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies. • Mentor and coach junior team members; foster a high‑performance, one‑business culture.

Key Responsibilities

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

What You Bring

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to serve as the key, day‑to‑day client interface and deliver a value‑added cost management service on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data center program. This role is pivotal in ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, with strong emphasis on governance, commercial rigor, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a client‑facing environment, communicates clearly, and can work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. In this significant position, you will provide leadership and direction while embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field and 5–7+ years in cost management/project controls within mission‑critical environments such as data centers. Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred, as is solid understanding of MEP systems, resilience requirements, and campus‑scale infrastructure common to hyperscale data centers. Candidates should have a strong foundation in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and Earned Value Management, as well as expertise in procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts. RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is advantageous, and excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem‑solving skills are essential. Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management tools and software is also required. • Demonstrate excellence in financial management (margin tracking, monthly fee/resource forecasts) across commissions.

Requirements

• ▸rics
• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸5+ years
• ▸evm
• ▸cost mgmt
• ▸mep

Benefits

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes or CVs submitted through our website or to personal e‑mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to agency fees. Authorized recruitment agencies must have a formal written agreement and be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review.

Work Environment

Onsite