Senior Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

Senior Cost Manager managing cost and providing leadership on large data center construction projects at Turner & Townsend. Focusing on heavy civil scopes and client interface in a complex environment.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary day-to-day client interface on large-scale data center construction projects.
Ensure delivery of disciplined, value-driven cost management services with a strong focus on heavy civil and site development scopes.
Provide detailed estimate and cost planning.
Review and actively participate with the design team and general contractor in the development and validation of cost estimates.
Prepare clear, concise written reviews of contractor submissions, including executive-level summaries.
Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on large-scale civil and infrastructure scopes with accuracy and consistency.
Support post-contract cost control, including change management and governance processes.
Produce accurate monthly cost reports for client presentation and decision-making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 6–7 years of relevant experience in cost management within the construction industry, including exposure to large-scale infrastructure or heavy civil projects with transferable applicability to data center, mission critical, or similarly complex construction environments.
Experience supporting complex, fast-paced construction programs with significant site development components.
RICS accredited or actively working toward accreditation is preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading cost management efforts on medium to large projects with moderate to high complexity.
Strong understanding of construction methods, procurement strategies, and commercial management principles.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost managementcost planningcost estimationcost controlchange managementvaluationsite developmentheavy civil constructioninfrastructure projectsconstruction methods

Soft Skills

communicationnegotiationstakeholder managementleadership

Certifications

RICS accreditation