Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend
Richmond, VA
Category Engineering
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor to act as the key day-to-day client interface on a major mission-critical data center program. The ideal candidate is confident in a client-facing environment, self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and as part of an integrated team.

Requirements

  • Lead all construction and post-contract cost management activities across large, complex data center and infrastructure projects.
  • Act as the primary commercial point of contact for the client during construction delivery.
  • Establish and maintain robust commercial governance, cost control, and change-management processes.
  • Review contractor and subcontractor pricing to ensure entitlement, accuracy, and value for money.
  • Manage interim valuations, payment recommendations, and cost certifications with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Oversee contingency drawdown, commitment tracking, and cost-to-complete forecasting.
  • Maintain detailed cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and commercial dashboards for multi-building or multi-phase campuses.
  • Monitor cost variances, analyze trends, and proactively identify commercial risks and opportunities.
  • Support value engineering and cost optimization initiatives during construction, without compromising program or quality.
  • Prepare funding data, executive cost summaries, and commercial briefings for senior client stakeholders.
  • Administer contracts from a cost and commercial perspective, supporting correct interpretation and application of contractual mechanisms.
  • Lead final account negotiations and ensure timely, fair, and defensible commercial close-out.
  • Compile final cost data and built-cost benchmarks to support future phases or portfolio planning.
  • Work closely with project management, design, and construction teams to resolve commercial and coordination issues typical of major campus developments.
  • Mentor and coach junior cost managers and quantity surveyors, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.
  • Contribute to lessons-learned sessions, handover documentation, and internal best-practice development.
  • Utilize internal systems to manage commission financials, margin performance, resource forecasting, and reporting.
  • Apply Turner & Townsend's delivery methodologies and Business Management Systems consistently.
  • Act as a role model for collaboration, integrity, and client service.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Retirement Plan
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
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