Turner & Townsend
10,000+ employees
🏗️ Construction
💼 Consulting
🏠 Real Estate
Construction • Consulting • Real Estate
Turner & Townsend is a global consultancy business that serves clients in the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. With a commitment to building trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society, they focus on delivering better outcomes that positively impact the world. Their specialities include programme strategy and setup, programme management, cost and commercial management, project management, procurement, safety, health and quality, controls and performance, technology and data, and advisory services. With 75 years of experience, Turner & Townsend aims to transform performance for a greener, more inclusive, and productive world.
Senior Cost Manager – Quantity Surveyor, Data Center Construction
🕒 2 days ago
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Turner & Townsend
10,000+ employees
🏗️ Construction
💼 Consulting
🏠 Real Estate
Construction • Consulting • Real Estate
Turner & Townsend is a global consultancy business that serves clients in the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. With a commitment to building trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society, they focus on delivering better outcomes that positively impact the world. Their specialities include programme strategy and setup, programme management, cost and commercial management, project management, procurement, safety, health and quality, controls and performance, technology and data, and advisory services. With 75 years of experience, Turner & Townsend aims to transform performance for a greener, more inclusive, and productive world.
📋 Description
• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates through design and delivery phases, leveraging industry benchmarks and technical documentation • Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding data to stakeholders • Coordinate all sources of cost information (design teams, GC, subs, vendor quotes) for robust cost validation and auditing • Compile built cost records for benchmarking and continuous improvement • Lead procurement strategy development, contractor/subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and commercial negotiations to achieve fair contract pricing • Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement • Own change control throughout the lifecycle: review, estimate, negotiate, and reconcile change orders; manage post‑contract cost variances • Support cost risk analysis, scenario planning, contingency management, and commitment tracking • Ensure robust cost control systems, including Earned Value Management (EVM) where applicable • Integrate cost with schedule and scope, coordinating closely with project controls and scheduling teams • Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact; lead value engineering (VE) initiatives and cost optimization strategies • Monitor market trends (escalation, labor availability, material pricing) and provide timely insights • Act as the primary client interface, ensuring objectives are met and service excellence is delivered • Prepare and present executive‑level updates, written comments on GC submissions, and cost estimate revisions • Ensure adherence to internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies • Mentor and coach junior team members; foster a high‑performance, one‑business culture • Demonstrate excellence in financial management, including margin tracking and monthly fee/resource forecasting.
🎯 Requirements
• 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 is required • Strong expertise in cost planning, forecasting, change management, procurement, and project controls • 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 the commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is advantageous • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high attention to detail • Proficiency with industry-standard cost management tools and software • Ability to work effectively in a remote environment while maintaining strong engagement with onsite project teams and stakeholders.
🏖️ Benefits
• All approved travel expenses are reimbursed • Mileage reimbursement provided
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