Lead Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Lead cost management strategy and governance across multi‑phase data center programs. • Develop cost frameworks for multi‑billion‑dollar budgets, including estimates, detailed plans, procurement and risk mitigation. • Serve as primary client interface, maintaining communication with stakeholders and consultants. • Advise on commercial strategy, procurement models and contract negotiations for complex packages. • Oversee full lifecycle cost activities: quantity surveying, cost controls, change management, and contingency tracking. • Deliver executive‑level reporting on cost performance, forecasts and risk assessments. • Drive value‑engineering initiatives to identify cost‑saving opportunities without sacrificing quality. • Mentor and develop cost‑management teams, ensuring capability growth and succession planning. • Enhance internal cost tools, templates and processes for continuous improvement. • Manage financial performance, including margin tracking, fee/resource forecasts and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost strategy
• ▸cost forecasting
• ▸value engineering
• ▸tool development
• ▸financial tracking
• ▸client interface

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred. • 10+ years of cost management or project controls experience, with 3‑5 years in a leadership role. • Proven track record managing large‑scale, mission‑critical construction programs such as data centers. • Expertise in cost planning, budgeting, financial reporting and program‑level cost control systems. • Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, commercial management and construction contracts. • RICS accreditation or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred. • Excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills. • Advanced analytical, problem‑solving abilities with strong attention to detail. • Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management tools and software. • Familiarity with MEP systems and complex building services; sustainability knowledge a plus.

Requirements

• ▸rics
• ▸10+ years
• ▸leadership
• ▸cost planning
• ▸procurement
• ▸mep

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive and flexible work environment that respects work‑life balance, offering employees the opportunity and voice to affect change. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. It encourages applications from all sectors of the community and provides a great place to work.

Work Environment

Onsite