Senior Cost Manager​/Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company, serving clients in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management for a large‑scale hyperscale data center development in Berkeley County, West Virginia. The role is full‑time, based in West Virginia, with occasional travel to Manassas, VA (approximately 25% of the time, typically one week per month).

• Lead cost planning, estimating, and commercial management for hyperscale data center facilities, including core & shell buildings, substations, site infrastructure, and supporting utilities.
• Develop, present, and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates at key design milestones.
• Manage change control, cost variances, and contingency strategy throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Evaluate cost impacts related to power infrastructure, energy capacity, and AI‑ready design requirements, informing engineering priorities accordingly.
• Perform cost checks, valuations, commitment tracking, and reconciliation of contractor and subcontractor data to ensure financial accuracy and transparency.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, lead negotiations, and drive fair and commercially sound outcomes for the client.
• Estimate and negotiate change orders associated with design development, authority requirements, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Participate in value engineering and commercial optioneering exercises, balancing performance, sustainability, and cost certainty.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client on all cost and commercial matters.
• Coordinate with the design team, general contractor, and suppliers to gather status data and produce accurate cost updates.
• Prepare written commercial reports, including monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Support VE workshops and funding approvals associated with phased development and future expansion.
• Ensure robust cost auditing, valuation, and financial control processes are in place.
• Manage post‑contract cost reporting, final account negotiations, and close‑out in a timely manner.
• Compile built cost data and benchmarking records for future hyperscale and data center developments.
• Provide leadership aligned with Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision.
• Coach and mentor team members, fostering professional development.
• Support financial management activities including fee forecasting, margin tracking, and internal reporting.
• Implement and maintain internal business management systems and delivery methodologies.
• Act as a role model for collaboration, service excellence, and "one business" culture.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–7+ years of relevant cost management experience within the construction industry.
• Proven experience leading cost management on medium to large, high‑complexity projects, ideally including data centers, mission‑critical facilities, or major infrastructure.
• Construction consultancy background strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement strategies, value management, and value engineering.
• RICS accreditation or working toward chartership preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently at all stakeholder levels.

Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.