Turner & Townsend

Senior Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Henry County • United States

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Salary

💰 $170,000 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 secure 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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field
  • Data center construction experience is required
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cost managementcost estimationbudgetingfinancial reportingcost control systemsEarned Value Management (EVM)procurement strategiesvalue engineering (VE)cost optimizationdata analysis
Soft Skills
communicationnegotiationstakeholder managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailmentoringcoachingleadershipteam collaboration