Turner & Townsend

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction, Heavy Civil

Turner & Townsend

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: San Francisco • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per year

About the role

  • Support cost management across all project phases
  • Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates
  • Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and financial updates
  • Manage change control processes
  • Oversee contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews
  • Collaborate with design teams, general contractors, and vendors
  • Drive continuous improvement in cost management practices
  • Monitor market trends
  • Develop strategies for cost optimization and value engineering
  • Review and validate invoices against contract terms

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field
  • Heavy civil experience ideally from a contractor or general contractor background
  • 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
  • Proficiency in industry-standard cost management tools and software
  • Candidates must already be physically based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Benefits
  • Bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Healthy work-life balance
  • Flexible working environment
  • Opportunities for career development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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

Hard Skills & Tools
cost managementcost planningfinancial reportingcost control systemsEarned Value Managementprocurement strategiesvalue engineeringbudgetinginvoice validation
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationcontinuous improvementchange management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s degree in Quantity SurveyingBachelor’s degree in EngineeringRICS accreditation