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

Turner & Townsend

. Support cost management across all project phases .

Posted 4/10/2026full-timeRemote • San Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
Healthy work-life balance
Flexible working environment
Opportunities for career development

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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