Senior Cost Manager​/Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services on a major, mission‑critical hyperscale data center development in the Naperville, IL area.

Location:

Project site is approximately 25 miles south of Naperville in Grundy County.
Hybrid schedule with expected on‑site presence 2–3 days per week, depending on project phase and client requirements.

• Serve as the primary client‑facing cost lead, ensuring objectives are met and service excellence is delivered.
• Present cost updates, commercial positions, and recommendations at senior and executive levels.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates during planning, design, and delivery phases.
• Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and budget updates.
• Integrate cost, schedule, and scope to ensure holistic program control and predictability.
• Lead procurement strategy development, contractor/subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and commercial negotiations.
• Manage and reconcile change orders, claims, post‑contract variations, and final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with commercial governance, internal controls, and cost assurance processes.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimization strategies across multiple stages of design.
• Support cost risk analysis, scenario planning, contingency management, and commitment tracking.
• Monitor and communicate market trends, escalation, labor availability, and material pricing impacts.
• Ensure adherence to Turner & Townsend delivery methodologies and Business Management Systems.
• Support benchmarking efforts by compiling cost data and maintaining built‑cost records.
• Support implementation of Earned Value Management (EVM) where applicable.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.

• Strong on‑site presence in Grundy County 2–3 times per week, depending on project phase and client requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• Data center construction experience required.
• 5–7+ years of cost management or project controls experience within mission‑critical, high‑tech, industrial, or large‑scale capital projects.
• Strong preference for experience within a construction consultancy environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in estimating, budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control systems.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and campus‑scale infrastructure typical of hyperscale data centers.
• Expertise in procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
• RICS accreditation (or progress toward accreditation) is advantageous.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard cost management and project controls software.

The base salary range for this role is $140K–$165K USD, not including bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

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