Turner & Townsend

Senior Cost/Quantity Surveyor Manager – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: South Dallas • Texas • United States

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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
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off
  • flexible work arrangements
  • professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cost managementcost estimationbudgetingfinancial reportingcost control systemsEarned Value Management (EVM)procurement strategiescommercial managementvalue engineeringcost optimization
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