Turner & Townsend

Senior Cost / Quantity Surveyor Manager – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Colorado • United States

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates through design and delivery phases, leveraging industry benchmarks and technical documentation.
  • Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding data to stakeholders.
  • Coordinate all sources of cost information (design teams, GC, subs, vendor quotes) for robust cost validation and auditing.
  • Compile built cost records for benchmarking and continuous improvement.
  • Lead procurement strategy development, contractor/subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and commercial negotiations to drive fair contract prices.
  • Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement.
  • Own change control throughout the lifecycle: review, estimate, negotiate, and reconcile change orders; manage post‑contract cost variances.
  • Support cost risk analysis, scenario planning, contingency management, and commitment tracking.
  • Ensure robust cost control systems, including Earned Value Management (EVM) where applicable.
  • Integrate cost with schedule and scope, coordinating closely with project controls/scheduling teams.
  • Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact; lead value engineering (VE) initiatives and cost optimization strategies.
  • Monitor market trends (escalation, labor availability, material pricing) and provide timely insights.
  • Act as the primary client interface, ensuring objectives are met and service excellence is delivered.
  • Prepare and present executive‑level updates, written comments on GC submissions, and cost estimate updates.
  • Ensure adherence to internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies.
  • Mentor and coach junior team members; foster a high‑performance, one‑business culture.
  • Demonstrate excellence in financial management (margin tracking, monthly fee/resource forecasts) across commissions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field
  • 5–7+ years in cost management/project controls within mission‑critical environments (data centers, high‑tech, industrial) and medium to large projects of moderate to high complexity
  • Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred
  • Solid understanding of MEP systems, resilience requirements, and campus‑scale infrastructure common to hyperscale data centers
  • Strong foundation in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and EVM
  • Expertise in procurement strategies and the 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 high attention to detail
  • Proficiency with industry-standard cost management tools and software.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
cost managementcost estimationbudgetingfinancial reportingcost control systemsEarned Value Management (EVM)procurement strategiesvalue engineering (VE)cost risk analysisscenario planning
Soft skills
communicationnegotiationstakeholder managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailmentoringcoachingleadershipservice excellence
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s degree in Quantity SurveyingBachelor’s degree in EngineeringRICS accreditationprogress toward RICS certification