Senior Cost / Quantity Surveyor Manager – 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, 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, working closely with project controls and scheduling teams. • Advise engineering priorities based on cost impact and lead value engineering initiatives. • Monitor market trends (escalation, labor, material pricing) and provide timely insights. • Act as primary client interface to ensure objectives are met and service excellence delivered. • Prepare and present executive‑level updates and written comments on contractor submissions. • Ensure adherence to internal Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies. • Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a high‑performance culture. • Comply with SOX control responsibilities as applicable.

Key Responsibilities

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

What You Bring

The company is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to serve as the day‑to‑day client interface for a large‑scale, mission‑critical data center program. This role ensures delivery on time, within budget and to the highest standards, emphasizing governance, commercial rigor and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate thrives in client‑facing environments, communicates clearly, works independently and collaboratively, and embodies Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values and vision. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related fields and have 5‑7+ years of cost management or project controls experience in mission‑critical environments such as data centers. Construction consultancy experience, knowledge of MEP systems, budgeting, financial reporting, EVM and procurement strategies are required, with RICS accreditation being advantageous. Strong communication, negotiation, analytical and problem‑solving skills, as well as proficiency with industry‑standard cost tools, are essential. • Demonstrate excellence in financial management, including margin tracking and fee/resource forecasting.

Requirements

• ▸rics
• ▸cost tools
• ▸evm
• ▸mep
• ▸financial management
• ▸stakeholder engagement

Work Environment

Onsite