Senior Cost Manager​/Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to act as the key, day-to-day client interface on a large-scale hyperscale data center development in the greater Reno, NV area (Fernley/Silver Springs).

In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining commercial discipline and driving robust cost control across a complex, evolving project environment.

To be successful in this role, you must have strong communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. In this significant position, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction while embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide cost estimating and planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
• Collaborate with design teams and general contractors in the development of cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and support contractors to ensure cost data accuracy.
• Interface with general contractors and client/project managers to gather status updates and prepare cost reports.
• Prepare written comments on contractor submissions, including executive summaries.
• Coordinate all sources of cost information, including suppliers, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Inform and help drive engineering decisions based on cost impact.
• Proactively resolve cost and scheduling issues with minimal supervision.
• Manage cost checks and perform valuations on large-scale construction activities, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Participate in post-contract cost variance analysis and change control processes.
• Manage cost impact assessments, contingency tracking, and commitment tracking logs.
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate value engineering (VE) sessions with stakeholders.
• Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updates at key milestones.
• Provide commercial input into design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations to achieve fair contract outcomes.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost control, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
• Ensure cost auditing and valuation processes are robust, with appropriate validation procedures in place.
• Produce monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
• Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.
• Compile cost benchmarking data and maintain project cost records.
• Identify, coach, and mentor team members to support their development and success.
• Demonstrate excellence in leadership and service delivery in line with commission requirements.
• Manage financial performance using internal systems, including margin tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
• Implement and maintain Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies to ensure consistent best practice.
• Act as a role model, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field
• 5–7+ years of experience in construction cost management.
• Experience supporting medium to large-scale, complex construction projects (data centers, industrial, or mission-critical projects strongly preferred).
• Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.
• Working toward or holding RICS accreditation is preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement strategies, value management, and cost control practices.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project work streams.

* On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

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