Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management delivery on a large‐scale, mission‐critical data center program. The ideal candidate will have 5–7+ years of cost management or project controls experience and a strong understanding of MEP systems, resilience requirements, and campus‐scale infrastructure common to hyperscale data centers.

Requirements

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates throughout design and delivery phases using industry benchmarks and technical documentation.
• Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding analyses to stakeholders.
• Coordinate and validate cost inputs from design teams, GC, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Maintain and leverage built cost records for benchmarking and continuous improvement.
• Lead procurement strategy development, review contractor/subcontractor pricing, validate scopes, and participate in commercial negotiations.
• Manage final accounts and ensure timely closure.
• Own and manage the change control process: evaluate, estimate, negotiate, and reconcile change orders; manage post‐contract cost variances.
• Support cost risk analysis, scenario planning, contingency management, and commitment tracking.
• Ensure accurate cost control systems are in place, including Earned Value Management (EVM) where appropriate.
• Integrate cost, schedule, and scope in coordination with project controls/scheduling teams.
• Act as the primary on‐site client interface, ensuring objectives are met and service excellence is delivered.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to the broader Turner & Townsend team working on site.
• Drive engineering and project priorities based on cost, schedule, and commercial impact.
• Lead value engineering (VE) and cost‐optimization efforts across the program.
• Monitor local market trends (escalation, labor availability, material pricing) and provide timely insights to the client.
• Prepare and deliver executive‐level briefings, written comments on GC submissions, and updated cost estimates.
• Ensure all work adheres to Turner & Townsend’s Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior team members; promote 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

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement