Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm.

About the role

Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to act as the key, day-to-day client interface, ensuring client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service across large-scale data center construction projects, including multi-building campuses and phased developments. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. In this role, you will provide leadership and direction, embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in developing cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure data accuracy.
• Communicate or meet with the general contractor and owner or project manager to gather status information for cost estimate updates.
• Prepare written comments on the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for discussions and suppliers directly from NPA, subs, and quantities from A/Es.
• Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
• Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects.
• Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
• Participate effectively in post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Manage cost impact, contingency management, and commitment tracking logs.
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate value engineering sessions with stakeholders.
• Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate milestones.
• Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations on behalf of the client.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
• Ensure cost auditing and valuation work is managed with robust validation processes.
• Produce monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
• Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner.
• Compile built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.
• Identify, coach, and mentor team members to support development and success.
• Display leadership and service delivery aligned with Turner & Townsend standards.
• Manage financial performance, including tracking margins, forecasts, and reporting.
• Implement and maintain internal business systems, tools, and delivery methodologies.
• Promote a collaborative, one-business culture across teams and stakeholders.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in cost management within the construction industry.
• RICS accredited or working towards certification is preferred.
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large construction projects.
• Experience supporting large-scale commercial or mission-critical construction projects is preferred.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction procurement, cost control, and value management practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $120K–$130K USD. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. We provide opportunities for professional growth and encourage a collaborative, inclusive culture.