Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

. Advise clients on strategies .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management for construction projects, including developing and presenting project estimates, managing vendor appointments, and conducting risk assessments. Proficient in using cost estimating software and managing financial processes related to construction contracts.

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Cost ManagementProject EstimationVendor ManagementRisk AssessmentConstruction Consultancy Experience

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Hard Skills

Cost ManagementProject EstimationRisk AssessmentBudget ReviewCost Control Processes

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Cost Estimating SoftwareTake-off SoftwareBid Analysis SheetsChange Control Forms

Certifications & Qualifications

RICS Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementQuantity SurveyingValue EngineeringProcurement RoutesCommercial Risk Registers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise clients on strategies
Manage vendor prequalification
Assess proposals, bids and bid levelling documents
Make final recommendations to clients
Attend and chair bid interviews
Manage the vendor appointment process
Manage estimating services for full projects
Develop, review and present project estimates
Present value engineering recommendations and risk assessments to clients
Meet vendors to review, validate and challenge costs
Use benchmark data from other projects to review estimates
Establish cost reporting schedules
Review and present cost reports and forecasts
Review project budgets and spend forecasts with clients
Develop and maintain commercial risk registers
Host periodic meetings with project teams and vendors
Manage cost control processes, payment application assessments, contractor entitlements, change orders and contractual disputes
Manage and monitor invoicing
Benchmark performance against successful commissions
Manage final accounting, post-contract audits and account close-outs
Conduct post-contract reviews and create lessons-learned and training documents
Develop project handover procedures
Perform duties using Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software and Take-off Software

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a field related to construction
Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry
RICS accredited or working towards it is valuable
Experience supporting cost management on medium or large sized construction projects
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management and value engineering
Strong communication skills
Ability to use or prepare Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software and Take-off Software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthy, productive and flexible working environment
Work-life balance
Equal opportunity and inclusive environment
Opportunity to affect change
Opportunities to succeed both in work and life