Cost Manager - Data Center Construction

Join to apply for the Cost Manager - Data Center Construction role at Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, specializing in program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We transform together by delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.

This role serves as the day‑to‑day client interface and delivers a value‑added cost management service on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data center program. The cost manager ensures the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, with strong emphasis on governance, commercial rigor, and stakeholder engagement.

• Support and manage cost control activities across large‑scale, multi‑phase data center construction projects.
• Develop and maintain cost plans, estimates, budgets, and cash flow forecasts aligned with project scope and timelines.
• Monitor cost performance, track actuals versus forecasts, and report variances; maintain historical cost data for benchmarking.
• Review and validate change orders and payment applications, ensuring proper documentation, compliance, and cost justification.
• Assist with procurement strategies, bid analysis, vendor prequalification, and contractor negotiations; prepare bid leveling documents and manage appointment processes.
• Prepare and present cost reports, forecasts, and executive‑level dashboards; support monthly progress reports and client presentations.
• Track contingencies, commitments, and cost impacts across packages or phases; contribute to value engineering and design optimization initiatives.
• Support risk analysis and mitigation planning for cost‑related impacts; maintain and update commercial risk registers.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, build strong stakeholder relationships, and participate in governance meetings.
• Help implement and improve cost management tools, templates, and reporting standards; ensure compliance with internal financial systems and regulatory requirements.
• Manage final accounting processes, post‑contract audits, and lessons‑learned reviews; contribute to continuous improvement and training documentation.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field; graduate degree preferred.
• 3–6 years of experience in cost management or project controls within the construction industry, ideally supporting medium to large‑scale projects (data centers, high‑tech, industrial).
• Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cost management processes, including change order review, pay application validation, cash flow forecasting, and cost reporting.
• Familiarity with procurement strategies, commercial management of contracts, and different procurement routes; exposure to value engineering and risk management.
• RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is a plus.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications for cost analysis; knowledge of MEP systems beneficial.
• Proficiency in cost management tools and software; strong Excel and data analysis skills for detailed cost modeling.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills; comfortable working in fast‑paced environments with multiple priorities.

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

We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We support a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

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.

Please find out more about us at

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

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay…