Cost Manager - Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Manage cost control activities for large‑scale, multi‑phase data centre construction projects. • Develop and maintain cost plans, estimates, budgets and cash‑flow forecasts aligned with scope and timelines. • Monitor cost performance, compare actuals to forecasts, report variances and maintain benchmarking data. • Review and validate change orders and payment applications for documentation and cost justification. • Support procurement strategies, conduct bid analysis, vendor pre‑qualification and contractor negotiations. • Prepare and present cost reports, forecasts and executive‑level dashboards for client updates. • Track contingencies, commitments and cost impacts, contributing to value‑engineering and design optimisation. • Conduct risk analysis, maintain commercial risk registers and assist in mitigation planning. • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, build stakeholder relationships and participate in governance meetings. • Implement and improve cost‑management tools, templates and reporting standards in line with internal systems. • Manage final accounting, post‑contract audits and lessons‑learned reviews to drive continuous improvement. • Ensure compliance with SOX controls where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost control
• ▸cost planning
• ▸procurement
• ▸reporting
• ▸risk analysis
• ▸tool implementation

What You Bring

The firm is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to act as the day‑to‑day client interface on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data centre programme. The role is responsible for ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to the highest standards, with a strong focus on governance, commercial rigor and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate works independently and collaboratively, embodying Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values and vision. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field (master’s preferred). • Possess 3–6 years of cost management or project controls experience in construction, preferably data centre or high‑tech projects. • Demonstrate strong knowledge of cost management processes, procurement strategies and value‑engineering principles. • Have RICS accreditation or be progressing toward certification (preferred). • Proficient in cost‑management software and advanced Excel/data analysis for detailed cost modelling. • Exhibit excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management abilities in fast‑paced environments.

Requirements

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

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance, and is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees. The company encourages candidates from all sectors of the community and provides a confidential recruitment process without any fee requirements.

Work Environment

Onsite