Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to provide expert cost management services on a large-scale, mission-critical data center program in Beaver County, PA. The role will involve leading cost planning and budgeting, managing procurement and commercial negotiations, and overseeing change control throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates through design and delivery phases
• Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding data to stakeholders
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for robust cost validation and auditing
• Lead procurement strategy development and commercial negotiations to drive fair contract prices
• Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement
• Own change control throughout the lifecycle
• Support cost risk analysis and scenario planning
• 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
• Monitor market trends 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

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible working hours
• Work-life balance support