Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Data Center Construction
Turner & Townsend
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Arizona, California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Lead cost management across all project phases, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.
- Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates, leveraging industry benchmarks and technical documentation.
- Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and financial updates to stakeholders.
- Manage change control processes, including review and negotiation of change orders and post-contract cost variances.
- Oversee 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.
- Drive continuous improvement in cost management practices, supporting standardization and best-in-class delivery.
- Support cost risk analysis and scenario planning for multi-phase programs.
- Monitor market trends and provide insights 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.
- Track and report on cash flow forecasts and commitments to ensure financial accuracy.
- Review and validate invoices against contract terms and approved budgets.
- Maintain accurate cost databases and benchmarking information for future projects.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performance, collaborative team culture.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial systems, regulatory requirements, and SOX controls where applicable.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and project teams to support successful project delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
- Well-rounded experience in cost management or project controls within large-scale, mission-critical environments (e.g., data centers, high-tech, industrial).
- Proven track record in construction consultancy is preferred.
- Strong background in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Expertise in procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
- RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is advantageous.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in industry-standard cost management tools and software.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible working hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
cost managementcost planningcost estimationchange controlquantity surveyingcost risk analysiscost optimizationfinancial reportingbudgetingEarned Value Management
Soft skills
communicationnegotiationstakeholder managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailmentoringcollaborationcontinuous improvementrelationship building
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s degree in Quantity SurveyingBachelor’s degree in EngineeringRICS accreditation