Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend
Abilene, TX
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major, multi-phase hyperscale data center construction program at a large, active campus site in Abilene, TX. The ideal candidate brings strong construction cost expertise, experience supporting large-scale data center or industrial programs, and thrives in a fast-paced, site-based environment while contributing to a high-performing team.

What You Will Do

Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets, and estimates throughout design and construction phases across a large, multi-building campus. Prepare and present monthly cost reports, forecasts, and executive-level summaries to support program-wide decision making.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate has 5-7+ years of cost management or project controls experience on medium- to large-scale construction programs, with experience with mission-critical, data center, industrial, or large campus-scale developments preferred. Strong project controls understanding, including cost-schedule integration and variance analysis, is also required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • 5-7+ years of cost management or project controls experience on medium- to large-scale construction programs
  • Experience with mission-critical, data center, industrial, or large campus-scale developments preferred
  • Consultancy experience strongly preferred
  • RICS accreditation (or progress toward certification) preferred

Benefits

  • Per diem provided for applicable travel needs
  • Mileage reimbursement available for candidates within commuting distance
  • Relocation assistance available for those interested in moving to the Abilene area
  • Flexible working environment that respects work-life balance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Professional development opportunities
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