Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend
Any Location, IN
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to serve as the key, day-to-day client interface and deliver a value-added cost management service on a large-scale, mission-critical data center program.

Requirements

  • 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 drive 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.
  • 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
  • Four Day Work Week
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
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