Cost Manager ​/ Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support cost management on a large‑scale, mission‑critical hyperscale data center construction program. The role involves cost planning, budgeting, financial control, and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support cost management across all project phases, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates, leveraging industry benchmarks and technical documentation.
• Produce monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and financial updates for stakeholders.
• Manage change control processes, including review of change orders and cost variances.
• Participate in contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and procurement strategy development.
• Collaborate with design teams, general contractors, and vendors to validate cost estimates and perform quantity surveying.
• Contribute to cost risk analysis and scenario planning for multi‑phase programs.
• Monitor market trends and provide input on escalation, labor availability, and material pricing.
• Develop strategies for cost optimization and value engineering.
• Coordinate with scheduling teams to align cost forecasts with project timelines.
• Support continuous improvement in cost management practices and standardization.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendors, and project teams.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in cost management or project controls, ideally within large‑scale, mission‑critical environments such as data centers, high‑tech, or industrial projects.
• Experience in construction consultancy preferred.
• Solid understanding of estimating, budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control systems.
• Familiarity with procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
• Progress toward RICS accreditation advantageous.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard cost management tools and software.

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

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