Turner & Townsend
10,000+ employees
We build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society through the commitment, capability and care our team brings. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us.
Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction, Heavy Civil
🕒 March 20
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Turner & Townsend
10,000+ employees
We build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society through the commitment, capability and care our team brings. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us.
📋 Description
• Support cost management across all project phases, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule. • Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates, including heavy civil components such as earthworks, foundations, and utility infrastructure. • Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and financial updates to stakeholders. • Manage change control processes, including review and negotiation of change orders and post-contract cost variances. • Oversee contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and procurement strategy development. • Collaborate with design teams, general contractors, and vendors to validate cost estimates and perform quantity surveying. • Drive continuous improvement in cost management practices, supporting standardization and best-in-class delivery. • Support cost risk analysis and scenario planning for multi-phase programs. • Monitor market trends and provide insights on escalation, labor availability, and material pricing. • Develop strategies for cost optimization and value engineering. • Coordinate with scheduling teams to align cost forecasts with project timelines. • Track and report on cash flow forecasts and commitments to ensure financial accuracy. • Review and validate invoices against contract terms and approved budgets. • Maintain accurate cost databases and benchmarking information for future projects. • Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performance, collaborative team culture. • Ensure compliance with internal financial systems, regulatory requirements, and SOX controls where applicable. • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and project teams to support successful project delivery.
🎯 Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. • Heavy civil experience ideally from a contractor or general contractor background (earthworks, utilities, structural foundations). • Well-rounded experience in cost management or project controls within large-scale, mission-critical environments (e.g., data centers, high-tech, industrial). • Proven track record in construction consultancy is preferred. • Strong background 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 is advantageous. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail. • Proficiency in industry-standard cost management tools and software.
🏖️ Benefits
• Health insurance • Flexible working hours • Paid time off • Professional development opportunities
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