Senior Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

. Act as the key day-to-day client interface for cost management services .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management for construction projects, including estimating, negotiating, and managing financial reports. Proficient in coordinating with various stakeholders and leading cost management efforts on complex infrastructure projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cost ManagementChange Order NegotiationConstruction Industry ExperienceRICS AccreditationCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationCost AuditingValue EngineeringFinancial ReportingContract NegotiationCost ValidationChange Control ManagementData Center Project SupportConstruction ConsultancyBenchmarking

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringTeam CollaborationIndependent WorkCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Business Management SystemsInternal Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementRICS Accreditation (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Mission-Critical ProjectsData CenterInfrastructureConstruction ManagementQuantity SurveyingValue ManagementProcurement RoutesCapital ProgramsTechnical FacilitiesMulti-Phase Campus Developments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the key day-to-day client interface for cost management services
Support large-scale mission-critical, data center, and digital infrastructure projects across multiple U.S. markets
Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle
Produce and present final cost plans and updated cost plans at design milestones
Review design-team and general-contractor cost estimates
Reconcile changes and verify contractor cost data
Gather project status information and prepare cost estimate updates
Prepare written comments and executive summaries for contractor submissions
Coordinate cost information from owners, contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, and architects/engineers
Drive engineering priorities based on cost impact
Manage cost checks, valuations, cost auditing, and cost validation
Manage post-contract cost variances, change control, contingency, and commitment tracking
Prepare funding-data presentations and coordinate value-engineering sessions
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead client-side negotiations
Produce monthly cost reports for client presentation
Negotiate and agree final accounts
Compile built-cost estimate records for benchmarking
Coach and mentor talent
Manage commission margins, fee/resource forecasts, and financial reports using internal software
Implement business management systems and delivery methodologies
Provide leadership and uphold company values, delivery standards, and applicable SOX controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field
Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in a construction-industry cost management role
RICS accredited or working towards it preferred
Experience leading cost management on medium or large, medium- to high-complexity construction projects
Experience in mission-critical, data center, advanced technology, industrial, power, or major infrastructure environments preferred
Experience supporting multi-phase campus developments, large-scale capital programs, or highly technical facilities preferred
Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, procurement routes, value management, and value engineering
Excellent communication skills
Ability and willingness to travel and provide onsite project support, typically 25–50% of the time
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work flexibility
Flexible working environment supporting work-life balance
Bonuses may be available
Comprehensive benefits package
Reasonable travel preferences and geographic considerations accommodated whenever feasible
Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment