Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services on a major, mission-critical hyperscale data center development. As the senior member of the cost team, you will serve as a key day-to-day client interface, driving cost governance, commercial rigor, and strategic decision-making. You will lead the development of baseline budgets, oversee financial controls across the project lifecycle, and guide value, risk, and procurement strategies.

What You Will Do

You will present cost updates, commercial positions, and recommendations at senior and executive levels, develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates, produce and present monthly cost reports, and integrate cost, schedule, and scope to ensure holistic program control and predictability.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Success in this role requires strong leadership, polished communication skills, and confidence operating in a highly client-facing environment. You will have the opportunity to work on a major, mission-critical hyperscale data center development, and you will be part of a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field
• Data center construction experience is required
• 5–7+ years of cost management or project controls experience within mission-critical, high-tech, industrial, or large-scale capital projects
• Strong preference for experience within a construction consultancy environment
• Demonstrated expertise in estimating, budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control systems
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and campus-scale infrastructure typical of hyperscale data centers
• Expertise in procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts
• RICS accreditation (or progress toward accreditation) is advantageous
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency in industry-standard cost management and project controls software

Benefits

• Base salary range: $140K-$165K USD
• Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid holidays
• Flexible working environment
• Support for work-life balance