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

Turner & Townsend

Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor overseeing cost management for data center construction projects. Leading estimating and change order processes, requiring strong commercial management skills and experience in the construction industry.

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management for large-scale construction projects, including estimating, negotiating change orders, and managing post-contract cost control. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for interfacing with clients and contractors.

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Cost ManagementChange Order NegotiationConstruction MethodsStakeholder ManagementRICS Accreditation

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimatingCost PlanningValuation ManagementData ReconciliationCost Control

Soft Skills

CommunicationNegotiationCoachingMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

RICS Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementQuantity SurveyingProcurement StrategiesCommercial ManagementInfrastructure Projects

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
Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle
Provide detailed estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting cost plans
Review and participate with the design team and general contractor in cost estimates
Reconcile changes and ensure contractor-provided data is complete and accurate
Interface with the general contractor and client stakeholders to gather project status
Prepare written reviews of contractor submissions, including executive-level summaries
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
Compile and maintain cost data and benchmarks
Identify, coach, and mentor team members to support capability growth and project success.

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
Experience supporting complex, fast-paced construction programs
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.; remote work is permitted only within the United States.
Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
Healthy, productive and flexible working environment