Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates throughout design and delivery phases. • Produce monthly cost reports, executive summaries and funding data for 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, pricing reviews, scope validation and commercial negotiations to achieve fair contract pricing. • Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement. • Own change control: review, estimate, negotiate and 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/scheduling teams. • Drive engineering priorities based on cost impact and lead value engineering initiatives. • Monitor market trends (escalation, labor, material pricing) and provide timely insights. • Serve as primary client interface, delivering service excellence and executive‑level updates. • Ensure compliance with internal Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies. • Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a high‑performance culture. • Maintain financial management excellence, including margin tracking and monthly fee/resource forecasts. • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost estimating
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸earned value
• ▸change control
• ▸value engineering
• ▸market insights

What You Bring

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to act as the day‑to‑day client interface on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data‑center program. The role is responsible for delivering cost management services that keep the project on time, on budget and to the highest standards, with a strong focus on governance, commercial rigor and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will lead and embed the firm’s purpose, values and vision while working both independently and collaboratively. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field. • 5–7+ years of cost management/project controls experience in mission‑critical environments such as data centres. • Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred. • Solid understanding of MEP systems and hyperscale data‑centre infrastructure. • Expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems and Earned Value Management. • Proven procurement and commercial management skills. • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification advantageous. • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities. • Strong analytical, problem‑solving and attention‑to‑detail skills. • Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management tools and software.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸5+ years
• ▸mep systems
• ▸earned value
• ▸rics
• ▸procurement

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance, and encourages all employees to have a voice to affect change. The firm is an equal‑opportunity employer, celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment. Candidates are not required to pay any recruitment fees.

Work Environment

Onsite