Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

. Advise clients on procurement strategies and manage vendor prequalification processes .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • Charleston • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in cost management, quantity surveying, and estimating for construction projects, with a strong focus on procurement strategies, budget management, and risk assessment. Proficient in utilizing cost estimating software and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cost ManagementQuantity SurveyingConstruction EstimatingRICS AccreditationCommercial Management

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Cost EstimatingBudget ManagementChange Order EvaluationValue EngineeringRisk AssessmentProposal AssessmentContract AdministrationCost ReportingBenchmark AnalysisPayment Application Review

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Cost Estimating SoftwareTakeoff SoftwareBid Analysis ToolsChange Management Documentation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Construction ManagementRICS Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryProcurement MethodsCommercial Risk ManagementMedium to Large-Scale ProjectsData Center ConstructionMission-Critical ProjectsAdvanced Technology ProjectsIndustrial ConstructionManufacturing ProjectsConstruction Consultancy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise clients on procurement strategies and manage vendor prequalification processes
Assess proposals, bids, and bid leveling documentation; make recommendations and support contract awards
Manage estimating services throughout the project lifecycle
Develop and review construction estimates, present estimates and cost plans, perform benchmark analysis, and provide value engineering recommendations and risk assessments
Review, validate, and challenge project costs and commercial assumptions with contractors, consultants, and vendors
Establish cost reporting schedules and prepare and present cost reports and forecasts
Review project budgets and spend forecasts, maintain commercial risk registers, and facilitate project cost reviews
Manage cost control processes, including payment application reviews, contractor entitlement assessments, change order evaluations, and commercial recommendations
Support contract administration and dispute avoidance
Manage and monitor project invoicing processes
Benchmark project performance against historical and comparable projects
Manage final account negotiations, post-contract audits, and project closeout activities
Conduct lessons learned reviews and support implementation of best practices
Develop procedures for project handover and closeout activities
Utilize cost estimating software, takeoff software, bid analysis tools, and change management documentation
Collaborate with project managers, designers, contractors, vendors, and client stakeholders
Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related construction discipline
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, estimating, or commercial management within the construction industry
Experience supporting medium to large-scale construction projects
Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, advanced technology, industrial, manufacturing, or other highly technical construction projects is preferred
RICS accreditation or progress toward accreditation is valued
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred
Good understanding of construction procurement methods, value engineering, cost planning, and commercial management practices
Experience preparing estimates, managing budgets, reviewing change orders, and producing cost reports throughout the project lifecycle
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary project teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work availability
Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Confidential handling of applicant information