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.
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction
🕒 April 22
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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
• 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 secure fair contract prices. • 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/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 updates. • 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 (margin tracking, monthly fee/resource forecasts) across commissions.
🎯 Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. • Data center construction experience is required. • 5–7+ years in cost management/project controls within mission‑critical environments (data centers, high‑tech, industrial) and medium to large projects of moderate to high complexity. • Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred. • Solid understanding of MEP systems, resilience requirements, and campus‑scale infrastructure common to hyperscale data centers. • Strong foundation in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and EVM. • Expertise in procurement strategies and the commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts. • Experience with large‑scale siteworks, utility coordination, and sustainability certifications (e.g., LEED) is advantageous. • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is advantageous. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with high attention to detail. • Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management tools and software.
🏖️ Benefits
• Flexible working hours • Paid time off • Professional development opportunities
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