MEPS Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Manufacturing / Data Center Construction

About the role

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced MEPS Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to act as the key client interface, ensuring client objectives are met through the delivery of value-added cost management services across advanced manufacturing, industrial, and mission-critical data center projects.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle for MEPS, process utility, and critical infrastructure systems.
• Prepare and present cost plans, estimates, and budgets for MEPS scopes and utility infrastructure.
• Partner with design teams and contractors to develop and validate MEPS cost estimates.
• Review and reconcile cost changes to ensure accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Meet with clients, contractors, and project teams to gather project information and prepare cost updates.
• Prepare written reviews and executive summaries of contractor cost submissions.
• Coverage of cost information from suppliers, equipment vendors, subcontractors, and design consultants.
• Support engineering and design decisions through cost analysis, constructability reviews, and commercial insight.
• Proactively identify and resolve MEPS cost and scheduling challenges.
• Perform cost checks, valuations, and cost verification on complex projects.
• Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Maintain contingency, commitment, and cost impact tracking logs.
• Prepare funding presentations and support value engineering workshops.
• Develop and update cost plans throughout design and construction phases.
• Provide commercial input into design optioneering and value engineering initiatives.
• Review contractor pricing and lead cost negotiations on behalf of the client.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities.
• Manage MEPS cost audits, validation efforts, and financial compliance processes.
• Produce monthly cost reports highlighting project performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Serve as a role model, supporting Turner & Townsend's purpose, values, and vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• RICS accredited or actively pursuing accreditation is preferred.
• Experience leading cost management efforts on medium to large-scale construction projects of moderate to high complexity.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, cost planning, value management, value engineering, and construction delivery methodologies.
• Extensive experience with MEPS systems, process utilities, and critical infrastructure on manufacturing, industrial, and/or data center projects.
• Experience reviewing complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and specialty systems estimates.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills.