Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Requirements

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
• Review and participate with design teams and general contractors in developing cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and support the general contractor to ensure accurate cost data.
• Communicate with the contractor and client PM to gather updates and produce revised cost estimates.
• Prepare written commentary on contractor submissions, including executive summaries.
• Coordinate cost information from design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Provide guidance to help inform engineering priorities based on cost impacts.
• Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling and coordination issues.
• Manage cost checks and valuations on large-scale projects; ensure timely, accurate validation.
• Participate in post-contract cost variance reviews and change control processes.
• Oversee contingency usage, cost impacts, and commitment tracking.
• Prepare funding data and support value engineering sessions with stakeholders.
• Develop cost plans and estimates through all design phases, with updates at key milestones.
• Provide commercial guidance for design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing; lead client-side commercial negotiations.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost control, and change management duties throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure post-contract cost variances, audits, and valuations are managed effectively.
• Produce monthly cost reports for client presentation.
• Ensure timely negotiation and agreement of final accounts.
• Compile built cost data for benchmarking.
• Mentor and develop team members; support strong delivery culture.
• Track fees, margins, and forecasts in internal systems; support financial management for commissions.
• Implement Turner & Townsend methodologies and delivery tools across the team.
• Act as a role model for a one-business culture and high-quality service delivery.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance