Senior Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

Senior Cost Manager working on large-scale data center construction for Turner & Townsend. Provides cost management expertise and estimates with a focus on heavy civil projects.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • Los Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management and estimation within the construction industry, with a strong focus on change order negotiation, cost planning, and stakeholder communication. Proven ability to mentor team members and manage large-scale civil and infrastructure projects effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cost ManagementChange Order NegotiationConstruction EstimationStakeholder ManagementRICS Accreditation

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Hard Skills

Cost PlanningCost Data CompilationValuation ManagementChange ManagementConstruction Methods Understanding

Soft Skills

CommunicationNegotiationCoachingMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

RICS Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryQuantity SurveyingProcurement StrategiesCommercial Management Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle
Provide detailed estimate and cost planning
Review and actively participate with the design team in the development and validation of cost estimates
Interface regularly with the general contractor and client stakeholders to gather project status
Prepare clear, concise written reviews of contractor submissions
Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on large-scale civil and infrastructure scopes
Support post-contract cost control, including change management and governance processes
Develop and maintain cost plans throughout design progression
Compile and maintain cost data and benchmarks
Identify, coach, and mentor team members

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
RICS accredited or actively working toward accreditation is preferred
Strong understanding of construction methods, procurement strategies, and commercial management principles
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Candidates must be physically based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
Healthy and flexible working environment