Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to serve as the key client interface and deliver a value-added cost management service on a large-scale, multi-phase mission-critical data center program in Conesville, Ohio. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a client-facing environment and can work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Requirements
- Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates through design and delivery phases, leveraging industry benchmarks and technical documentation.
- Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding data to stakeholders.
- Coordinate all sources of cost information (design teams, GC, subs, vendor quotes) for robust cost validation and auditing.
- Lead procurement strategy development, contractor/subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and commercial negotiations to drive fair contract prices.
- Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement.
- Own change control throughout the lifecycle: review, estimate, negotiate, and reconcile change orders; manage post-contract cost variances.
- Support cost risk analysis, scenario planning, contingency management, and commitment tracking.
- Ensure robust cost control systems, including Earned Value Management (EVM) where applicable.
- Integrate cost with schedule and scope, coordinating closely with project controls/scheduling teams.
- Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact; lead value engineering (VE) initiatives and cost optimization strategies.
- Monitor market trends (escalation, labor availability, material pricing) and provide timely insights.
- Act as the primary client interface, ensuring objectives are met and service excellence is delivered.
- Prepare and present executive-level updates, written comments on GC submissions, and cost estimate updates.
- Ensure adherence to internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies.
- Mentor and coach junior team members; foster a high-performance, one-business culture.
- Demonstrate excellence in financial management (margin tracking, monthly fee/resource forecasts) across commissions.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Benefits
- Per diem will be provided for all required travel.
- Mileage reimbursement is available for candidates who live within driving distance of the site.
- For candidates traveling from farther away, the client will cover necessary travel costs.
- Relocation assistance is available for those interested in moving closer to the project location.
- Comprehensive benefits package
