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

Turner & Townsend

Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor supporting cost management services on large-scale data center construction projects at Turner & Townsend. Ensuring delivery of disciplined, value-driven cost management service in complex construction environments.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support cost management services on large-scale data center construction projects
Assist in the preparation of detailed cost estimates
Contribute to the development and maintenance of cost plans
Assist in reviewing contractor and vendor proposals
Support value engineering exercises and risk assessments
Maintain project budgets, spend forecasts, and commercial risk registers
Participate in periodic cost review meetings with project teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field
3–5 years of relevant experience in cost management within construction
RICS accredited or working toward accreditation preferred
Good understanding of construction methods and procurement strategies
Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Ability to travel to project sites as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses
A comprehensive benefits package
Healthy, productive and flexible working environment
Opportunity for professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost managementcost estimatescost plansvalue engineeringrisk assessmentsproject budgetsspend forecastscommercial risk registers

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder coordination

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeRICS accreditation