Cost Manager /​ Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

About the Role

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our team in a remote capacity. As a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor, you will serve as the day-to-day client interface and deliver a value-added cost management service on a large-scale, mission-critical data center program. This role is pivotal in ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, with strong emphasis on governance, commercial rigor, and stakeholder engagement.

What You'll Do

• Support and manage cost control activities across large-scale, multi-phase data center construction projects.
• Develop and maintain cost plans, estimates, budgets, and cash flow forecasts aligned with project scope and timelines.
• Monitor cost performance, track actuals vs. forecasts, and report variances; maintain historical cost data for benchmarking.
• Review and validate change orders and payment applications, ensuring proper documentation, compliance, and cost justification.
• Assist with procurement strategies, bid analysis, vendor prequalification, and contractor negotiations; prepare bid leveling documents and manage appointment processes.
• Prepare and present cost reports, forecasts, and executive-level dashboards; support monthly progress reports and client presentations.
• Track contingencies, commitments, and cost impacts across packages or phases; contribute to value engineering and design optimization initiatives.
• Support risk analysis and mitigation planning for cost-related impacts; maintain and update commercial risk registers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, build strong stakeholder relationships, and participate in governance meetings.
• Help implement and improve cost management tools, templates, and reporting standards; ensure compliance with internal financial systems and regulatory requirements.
• Manage final accounting processes, post-contract audits, and lessons-learned reviews; contribute to continuous improvement and training documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field; graduate degree preferred.
• 3–6 years of experience in cost management or project controls within the construction industry, ideally supporting medium to large-scale projects (data centers, high-tech, industrial preferred).
• Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cost management processes, including change order review, pay application validation, cash flow forecasting, and cost reporting.
• Familiarity with procurement strategies, commercial management of contracts, and different procurement routes; exposure to value engineering and risk management.
• RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is a plus.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications for cost analysis; knowledge of MEP systems beneficial.
• Proficiency in cost management tools and software; strong Excel and data analysis skills for detailed cost modeling.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills; comfortable working in fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.

Nice to Have

• Experience with SOX control responsibilities.
• Knowledge of advanced cost management software.
• Certifications in project management or related fields.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with opportunities for performance bonuses.
• Flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Inclusive company culture that celebrates diversity.
• Remote work flexibility with occasional on-site requirements based on client needs.