Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

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

Posted 10/8/2026full-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 large-scale construction projects, particularly in hyperscale data centers and mission-critical facilities. Proficient in cost estimation, change management, and financial reporting, with strong communication and negotiation skills.

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Cost ManagementChange ManagementCost EstimationQuantity SurveyingConstruction Consultancy Experience

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Hard Skills

Cost PlanningCost ControlsValuationChange Order NegotiationCost Variance ManagementFinancial ReportingValue EngineeringCost AuditingData Center ConstructionConstruction Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMentoringProactive Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Internal Business-Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

RICS Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Hyperscale Data CenterMission-Critical FacilitiesConstruction IndustryProcurement RoutesValue ManagementAdvanced TechnologyIndustrial ConstructionSemiconductorPower InfrastructureMajor Infrastructure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the key day-to-day client interface for cost management services
Support large-scale hyperscale data center campus or mission-critical construction programs in the U.S.
Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle
Produce and present final cost plans and provide cost planning
Review and participate in design-team and general-contractor cost estimate development
Reconcile changes and verify contractor data accuracy
Gather project status information and prepare cost estimate updates
Prepare written comments on contractor submissions, including executive summaries
Coordinate cost information from NPA, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and engineers
Drive engineering priorities based on cost impact
Resolve scheduling issues proactively with minimal supervision
Manage cost checks, valuations, cost variances, change control, contingencies, and commitment tracking
Prepare funding-data presentations and coordinate value-engineering sessions
Develop and update cost plans and estimates through design milestones
Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead client negotiations
Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management throughout the project lifecycle
Manage cost auditing, valuation, and cost-validation processes
Produce monthly cost reports for client presentation
Negotiate and agree final accounts
Compile built-cost estimate records for benchmarking
Identify, coach, and mentor talent
Manage commission margins, fee/resource forecasts, and financial reports using internal software
Implement internal business-management systems, delivery methodologies, and tools
Support applicable SOX control responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability and willingness to travel and provide onsite project support, typically 25-50% of the time
Must be physically based in the United States
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
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
Experience leading cost management on medium or large, medium-to-high complexity construction projects
Experience preferably in data center, mission-critical, advanced technology, industrial, semiconductor, manufacturing, power, or major infrastructure environments
Experience supporting hyperscale data center campuses, mission-critical facilities, large-scale capital programs, or highly technical facilities preferred
Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering
Excellent communication skills
RICS accreditation or progress toward it preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work flexibility
Reasonable travel preferences and geographic considerations accommodated whenever feasible
Bonuses may be available
Comprehensive benefits package
Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Inclusive environment
Equal opportunity employment