Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 118 offices in 50 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

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.