Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a large data center development program in the Columbus, Ohio area. This role will serve as a key day‐to‐day client interface on a major, multi‐building hyperscale construction project.
Requirements
- Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
- Providing estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
- Reviewing and participating with design teams and general contractors in developing cost estimates.
- Reconciling changes and supporting the general contractor to ensure accurate cost data.
- Communicating with the contractor and client PM to gather updates and produce revised cost estimates.
- Preparing written commentary on contractor submissions, including executive summaries.
- Coordinating cost information from design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Providing guidance to help inform engineering priorities based on cost impacts.
- Working proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling and coordination issues.
- Managing cost checks and valuations on large‐scale projects; ensuring timely, accurate validation.
- Participating in post‐contract cost variance reviews and change control processes.
- Overseeing contingency usage, cost impacts, and commitment tracking.
- Preparing funding data and supporting value engineering sessions with stakeholders.
- Developing cost plans and estimates through all design phases, with updates at key milestones.
- Providing commercial guidance for design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
- Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing; leading client‐side commercial negotiations.
- Performing quantity surveying, cost control, and change management duties throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensuring post‐contract cost variances, audits, and valuations are managed effectively.
- Producing monthly cost reports for client presentation.
- Ensuring timely negotiation and agreement of final accounts.
- Compiling built cost data for benchmarking.
- Mentoring and developing team members; supporting strong delivery culture.
- Tracking fees, margins, and forecasts in internal systems; supporting financial management for commissions.
- Implementing Turner & Townsend methodologies and delivery tools across the team.
- Acting as a role model for a one‐business culture and high‐quality service delivery.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
