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
🕒 April 21
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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
🎯 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 • Candidates for this role must already be physically based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
🏖️ Benefits
• Bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package • Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance
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