Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend Limited; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor for a mission-critical data center construction program in Saskatchewan. The successful candidate will assist with cost planning, budgeting, and financial control, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and possess 3-5 years of experience in cost management, highlighting communication and analytical skills. Strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities will be essential in this role.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in cost management or project controls.
• Experience in construction consultancy preferred.
• Proficiency in budgeting and cost control systems.

Responsibilities

• Support cost management across all project phases.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates.
• Produce monthly cost reports and financial updates for stakeholders.
• Manage change control processes.
• Participate in pricing reviews and procurement strategy development.
• Contribute to cost risk analysis for multi-phase programs.
• Monitor market trends and provide input on material pricing.
• Assist in developing strategies for cost optimization.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Industry-standard cost management tools

Job description

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

• Full-time

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

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, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support cost management on a large‑scale, mission‑critical hyperscale data center construction program. In this role, you will assist with cost planning, budgeting, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle, helping ensure delivery on time and within budget.

To be successful in this role you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client‑facing role.

Responsibilities

• Support cost management across all project phases, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates, leveraging industry benchmarks and technical documentation.
• Assist in producing monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and financial updates for stakeholders.
• Help manage change control processes, including review of change orders and cost variances.
• Participate in contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and procurement strategy development.
• Collaborate with design teams, general contractors, and vendors to validate cost estimates and perform quantity surveying.
• Contribute to cost risk analysis and scenario planning for multi‑phase programs.
• Monitor market trends and provide input on escalation, labor availability, and material pricing.
• Assist in developing strategies for cost optimization and value engineering.
• Coordinate with scheduling teams to align cost forecasts with project timelines.
• Support continuous improvement in cost management practices and standardization.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendors, and project teams.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in cost management or project controls, ideally within large‑scale, mission‑critical environments (e.g., data centers, high‑tech, industrial).
• Experience in construction consultancy is preferred.
• Solid understanding of estimating, budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control systems.
• Experience with MEP systems and large‑scale budgets is highly valued.
• Familiarity with procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
• Progress toward RICS accreditation is advantageous.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard cost management tools and software.

*On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.