Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor- Data Center Construction
Job Description
Turner & TownsendĀ is seeking an experiencedĀ Cost ManagerĀ /Ā Quantity SurveyorĀ to support a major multiāphase data center construction program. The development includes a large multiābuilding campus currently under construction, with phased delivery extending over several years. This role will support cost planning, reporting, change control, and commercial coordination across a complex, fastāmoving site.
You will work closely with client stakeholders, contractors, and the internal project team to ensure strong cost governance and accurate financial controls throughout the project lifecycle.
This role will be supporting a National Data Center client, building out a large Data Center campus in Jefferson, Indiana.Ā
Responsibilities
- Support the preparation, maintenance, and updating of cost plans, budgets, and estimates.
- Assist in monthly cost reporting, forecasting, and developing executive summaries.
- Gather, verify, and validate cost data from designers, contractors, and vendors.
- Maintain cost records, benchmarks, and databases for ongoing improvement.
- Support procurement activities, including quantity takeoffs, pricing reviews, and scope comparisons.
- Assist with final account preparation and commercial closeout.
- Manage the dayātoāday changeāmanagement process: review, validate, track, and reconcile change events.
- Maintain costācontrol logs, monitor commitments, and track variances.
- Support contingency management and costārisk reviews.
- Coordinate cost information with scheduling and project controls teams for costāschedule alignment.
- Participate in valueāengineering and costāoptimization efforts.
- Monitor market conditions and provide updates to the team.
- Support client interface activities and help ensure requirements are understood and met.
- Prepare commentary on contractor submissions and support governance reviews.
- Ensure adherence to Turner & Townsend Business Management Systems.
- Provide guidance and support to junior team members as needed.
- Assist with financial tasks such as forecasting and costātoācomplete reviews.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which must be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- Bachelorās degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
- 3ā5+ years of cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls experience.
- Experience supporting mediumā to largeāscale construction programs; missionācritical or industrial experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of civil, structural, and MEP construction concepts.
- Proficiency in budgeting, cost reporting, cost control systems, and forecasting.
- Experience supporting changeāmanagement workflows on construction projects.
- Ability to interpret schedules and understand basic cost impacts.
- Familiarity with procurement processes, contract administration, and commercial terms.
- Progress toward RICS or other professional accreditation is a plus.
- Strong communication and stakeholderācoordination skills.
- Solid analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Proficiency with standard cost management tools and Microsoft Office.
Additional Information
Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. āÆPlease note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidateās experience and qualifications.Ā
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Company Description
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 118 offices in 50 countries, we make the difference to projects across theĀ real estate,Ā infrastructureĀ andĀ natural resourcesĀ sectors worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.