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.
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
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*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 projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists inĀ more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with globalĀ insightĀ to tackle challenges of any scale.Ā
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