Cost Manager​/Quantity Surveyor- Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people across more than 60 countries.

We work with clients in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources to deliver projects that improve people’s lives.

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls, performance, procurement, supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major multi‑phase data center construction program. The development includes a large multi‑building campus under construction, with phased delivery extending over several years. This role will support cost planning, reporting, change control, and commercial coordination across a complex, fast‑moving site.

• Support the preparation, maintenance, and updating of cost plans, budgets, and estimates.
• Assist in monthly cost reporting, forecasting, and developing executive summaries.
• Gather, verify, and validate cost data from designers, contractors, and vendors.
• Maintain cost records, benchmarks, and databases for ongoing improvement.
• Support procurement activities, including quantity takeoffs, pricing reviews, and scope comparisons.
• Assist with final account preparation and commercial closeout.
• Manage the day‑to‑day change‑management process: review, validate, track, and reconcile change events.
• Maintain cost‑control logs, monitor commitments, and track variances.
• Support contingency management and cost‑risk reviews.
• Coordinate cost information with scheduling and project controls teams for cost‑schedule alignment.
• Participate in value‑engineering and cost‑optimization efforts.
• Monitor market conditions and provide updates to the team.
• Support client interface activities and help ensure requirements are understood and met.
• Prepare commentary on contractor submissions and support governance reviews.
• Ensure adherence to Turner & Townsend Business Management Systems.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members as needed.
• Assist with financial tasks such as forecasting and cost‑to‑complete reviews.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which must be adhered to where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls experience.
• Experience supporting medium‑ to large‑scale construction programs; mission‑critical or industrial experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, and MEP construction concepts.
• Proficiency in budgeting, cost reporting, cost control systems, and forecasting.
• Experience supporting change‑management workflows on construction projects.
• Ability to interpret schedules and understand basic cost impacts.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, contract administration, and commercial terms.
• Progress toward RICS or other professional accreditation is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑coordination skills.
• Solid analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with standard cost management tools and Microsoft Office.

On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs.

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.