Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend
Austin, TX
Category Engineering
Remote
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to act as the key, day-to-day client interface and deliver value-added cost management services for a major, multi-phase data center construction program. The successful candidate will provide leadership and direction while embedding and promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision.

Requirements

  • Develop detailed cost plans and estimates through design and delivery phases for a multi-building, large-scale construction campus.
  • Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding information.
  • Coordinate cost data from design teams, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors for thorough cost validation.
  • Compile built cost records to support benchmarking and continuous improvement.
  • Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead commercial negotiations to drive fair and competitive contract values.
  • Lead the review, estimation, negotiation, and reconciliation of change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
  • Manage post-contract cost variances, change control processes, commitment logs, and contingency tracking.
  • Support cost risk analysis, scenario planning, and cost-impact assessments.
  • Ensure cost, schedule, and scope integration in coordination with project controls teams.
  • Contribute to procurement strategy development and scope alignment across multiple construction packages.
  • Participate in contractor pricing reviews and support the client through commercial negotiations.
  • Ensure timely agreement of final accounts and maintain a robust process for cost auditing and validation.
  • Act as the primary day-to-day client interface, ensuring objectives are met and service excellence is delivered.
  • Prepare written commentary on contractor submissions and provide cost estimate updates at key milestones.
  • Coordinate with general contractors, design partners, and stakeholders across a large, multi-phase construction campus.
  • Inform engineering and design priorities based on cost considerations.
  • Lead and coordinate value engineering (VE) sessions with stakeholders.
  • Provide insight into market trends, escalation, and construction cost drivers.
  • Prepare monthly cost reports and ensure all commercial documentation is accurate and timely.
  • Implement and maintain Turner & Townsend’s Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies.
  • Demonstrate strong financial management, including margin tracking and monthly fee/resource forecasting.
  • Mentor, coach, and support the development of junior team members.
  • Promote a high-performance, one-business culture across the team.
  • Display excellence in leadership and service delivery in line with commission requirements.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Plan
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k Matching
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