Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

Cost Manager supporting cost management services on large-scale data center construction projects. Ensuring client objectives are achieved through disciplined, value-driven cost management.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting the client on procurement strategies, including vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and coordination of the appointment process.
Assist in the preparation of detailed cost estimates covering construction, fees, and other project costs.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of cost plans aligned with early works, site development, and heavy civil scopes.
Assist in reviewing contractor and vendor proposals, including bid leveling and commercial evaluations.
Support value engineering exercises and risk assessments, including evaluating cost and constructability impacts.
Maintain project budgets, spend forecasts, and commercial risk registers under guidance.
Participate in periodic cost review meetings with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
Track and analyze change orders, supporting recommendations to the client.
Contribute to dispute avoidance and resolution efforts related to payments and change management.

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, with exposure to large-scale infrastructure or heavy civil projects.
Experience supporting fast-paced construction programs with significant site development components.
RICS accredited or working toward accreditation preferred.
Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
Candidates must be physically based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S.; remote work is permitted only within the United States.
Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cost EstimationChange Order TrackingValue EngineeringRisk AssessmentCommercial Evaluation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder Coordination

Certifications

RICS Accreditation