Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor- Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major multi-phase data center construction program. The role will involve cost planning, reporting, change control, and commercial coordination across a complex, fast-moving site.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include supporting cost planning, monthly cost reporting, forecasting, and developing executive summaries, as well as gathering and verifying cost data from designers, contractors, and vendors.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 3-5+ years of cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls experience, with a strong understanding of civil, structural, and MEP construction concepts, and proficiency in budgeting, cost reporting, and cost control systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • 3-5+ years of cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls experience
  • Experience supporting medium- to large-scale construction programs; mission-critical or industrial experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of civil, structural, and MEP construction concepts
  • Proficiency in budgeting, cost reporting, cost control systems, and forecasting
  • Experience supporting change-management workflows on construction projects
  • Ability to interpret schedules and understand basic cost impacts
  • Familiarity with procurement processes, contract administration, and commercial terms
  • Progress toward RICS or other professional accreditation is a plus
  • Strong communication and stakeholder-coordination skills
  • Solid analytical skills with high attention to detail
  • Proficiency with standard cost management tools and Microsoft Office

Benefits

  • Great place to work
  • Healthy, productive and flexible working environment
  • Respect for work-life balance
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Diverse and inclusive environment
  • Confidentiality of personal information
]]>