Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial management, cost control, and estimating services on a global technology client's massive data center construction program.

To be successful in this role, you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role.

Responsibilities:

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor, in the development of the cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.
• Communicate or meet with general contractor and owner project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update.
• Prepare written comments to the general contractor's submissions, including the executive summary.
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.
• Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
• Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects. Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
• Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes.
• Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications:

• This is an on-site role with opportunity for hybrid option after establishing time and partnership with the client.
• Strong post-contract and change order management experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in cost management and quantity surveying, with a strong focus on large-scale data centers, or relatable construction projects and cloud services.
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• PQS (Professional Quantity Surveyor) or MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) accreditation is a plus.
• Proficiency in cost management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Sage, or similar).
• In-depth knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes, and risk management.
• Understanding of data center design and construction processes, including MEP systems, and structural elements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.