Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Responsibilities

• Act as a client‑facing commercial partner, clearly communicating cost status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Prepare and present cost plans, estimates, funding summaries, and cash flow forecasts for large‑scale data center construction projects.
• Collaborate closely with design teams, architects/engineers, and general contractors to support cost development and design progression.
• Influence engineering and design decisions by evaluating and communicating cost, risk, and schedule impacts.
• Lead pre‑ and post‑contract cost management, ensuring accurate forecasting, contingency management, and commercial reporting.
• Coordinate all cost inputs, including supplier pricing, subcontractor data, and direct procurement, to ensure transparency and accuracy.
• Validate general contractor and subcontractor cost submissions, including quantities, pricing, and backup documentation.
• Estimate, negotiate, and reconcile change orders and variations in accordance with contract terms and commercial expectations.
• Maintain commitment, contingency, and forecast models, tracking performance against approved budgets.
• Manage interim valuations, cost checks, and payment support to ensure accurate commercial administration.
• Support post‑contract cost variance analysis and final account agreement.
• Participate in value engineering and cost optimization workshops while maintaining performance, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Proactively resolve cost, scope, and schedule issues with minimal supervision.
• Prepare executive‑level cost reports and written commentary on contractor submissions, risks, and trends.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in cost management or quantity surveying within the construction industry.
• Experience on large‑scale, complex, or mission‑critical construction projects, such as data centers, industrial facilities, or infrastructure.
• Strong post‑contract administration and change management background.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Sage, or similar commercial management tools.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement strategies, and commercial risk management.
• Familiarity with data center construction, including MEP‑intensive works and structural systems is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.
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Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial management, cost control, and estimating services on a major, multi‑phase Data Center construction program for a global technology client. The position is client‑facing and requires strong construction knowledge, clear communication, and the ability to work confidently with owners, contractors, and design teams in a fast‑paced environment.

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