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Turner & TownsendPosted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Frederick • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in cost management for mission-critical data center projects, including cost planning, forecasting, and procurement strategies. Proficient in managing change control, cost control systems, and stakeholder communication while mentoring junior team members.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Cost Management ExperienceCost Planning and ForecastingProcurement Strategy DevelopmentEarned Value Management (EVM)Construction Consultancy Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support a large-scale, mission-critical data center program as the primary client-facing cost management lead
- Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates through design and delivery phases
- Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding data
- Coordinate cost information from design teams, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors for validation and auditing
- Compile built cost records for benchmarking and continuous improvement
- Lead procurement strategy development, pricing reviews, scope validation, and commercial negotiations
- Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement
- Own change control, including reviewing, estimating, negotiating, and reconciling change orders
- Manage post-contract cost variances
- Support cost risk analysis, scenario planning, contingency management, and commitment tracking
- Maintain cost control systems, including Earned Value Management where applicable
- Integrate cost with schedule and scope alongside project controls and scheduling teams
- Lead value engineering and cost optimization initiatives
- Monitor market trends and provide insights on escalation, labor availability, and material pricing
- Act as primary client interface and ensure objectives and service standards are met
- Prepare executive-level updates, comments on general contractor submissions, and cost estimate revisions
- Ensure adherence to internal business management systems and delivery methodologies
- Mentor and coach junior team members
- Manage margins and monthly fee/resource forecasting
- Adhere to SOX controls where applicable
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field
- 5-7+ years of cost management experience supporting mission-critical data center projects
- Strong expertise in cost planning, forecasting, change management, procurement, and project controls
- Ability to work on the East Coast and travel to the Frederick, Maryland project site as needed
- Approximately 3-4 days onsite per month minimum, including major project events
- Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred
- Solid understanding of MEP systems, resilience considerations, and campus-scale infrastructure common to hyperscale developments
- Strong foundation in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Expertise in procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts
- RICS accreditation or progress toward certification advantageous
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail
- Proficiency with industry-standard cost management tools and software
- Ability to work effectively in a remote environment while maintaining engagement with onsite project teams and stakeholders
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote work arrangement
- Approved business travel expenses reimbursed
- Mileage reimbursement
- Bonuses may be available
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible working environment
- Work-life balance support
- Inclusive workplace
- Confidential handling of applicant information
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Hard Skills
Cost PlanningChange ManagementBudgetingFinancial ReportingCost Control SystemsAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCost Risk AnalysisValue EngineeringCommercial Negotiations
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationNegotiation SkillsStakeholder ManagementAttention to DetailMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Cost Management ToolsProject Controls SoftwareScheduling ToolsBenchmarking SystemsInternal Business Management Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Construction ManagementRICS Accreditation
Industry Keywords
Mission-Critical Data CenterMEP SystemsCampus-Scale InfrastructureHyperscale DevelopmentsSOX Controls