Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to serve as the key, day-to-day client interface and deliver a value-added cost management service on a large-scale, mission-critical data center program.
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.
- Lead procurement strategy development, contractor/subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and commercial negotiations to achieve fair contract pricing.
- 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 and 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 revisions.
- 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, including margin tracking and monthly fee/resource forecasting.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Bonuses
- Flexible working environment
- Healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance
- Equal opportunities employer
- Creating an inclusive environment for all employees
