Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Provide estimating and cost planning, producing and presenting cost plans at key design milestones. • Review and collaborate with design teams and GC/CM partners on progressive estimates and design‑to‑budget alignment. • Lead value engineering, optioneering, and cost‑impact assessments to guide engineering priorities. • Validate and reconcile GC/CM cost data; review subcontractor pricing and lead commercial negotiations. • Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle. • Conduct cost checks, valuations, forecasting, and monthly cost reporting. • Manage commitment tracking, contingency usage, and change control processes. • Coordinate and validate all sources of cost information, including supplier pricing, subcontractor quotes, and A/E quantities. • Prepare executive‑level written commentary on contractor submissions and cost updates. • Support schedule‑driven delivery by resolving cost‑schedule issues proactively. • Lead cost auditing, cost validation, and post‑contract cost variance reviews. • Negotiate and close out final accounts; compile cost benchmarks for future phases. • Liaise with client stakeholders across Bay Area corporate and engineering teams while supporting large‑scale data center construction in energy‑abundant regions. • Mentor and develop team members; model best‑practice delivery and internal compliance standards. • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost estimating
• ▸value engineering
• ▸cost forecasting
• ▸change orders
• ▸cost auditing
• ▸client liaison

What You Bring

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a related field, and brings 5‑7+ years of cost‑management experience, preferably in construction consultancy and on complex, mission‑critical projects such as data centres. Proven leadership on medium to large projects, expertise in procurement routes, value engineering and cost/risk management, and proficiency in cost planning, estimating, change management and commercial negotiations are essential. RICS accreditation is preferred, and familiarity with Bay Area market conditions and MEP trade dynamics is a plus.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸5‑7 yrs
• ▸cost management
• ▸leadership
• ▸rics
• ▸mep

Benefits

The full‑time position offers a salary range of $140 K‑$160 K, representing the base salary only, with the final amount based on experience and qualifications. Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance, and values diversity and inclusion as an equal‑opportunity employer. Candidates are reminded that no recruitment fees are required and that unsolicited CVs outside the preferred supplier process will be treated as direct applications.

Work Environment

Onsite