Senior Cost Manager – Data Center Construction (Global)

Turner & Townsend; Xico; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Veracruz is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to lead cost control on major international projects. You will prepare budgets, review designs across stages, and drive procurement, change control and commercial reporting.

The role requires strong English, Spanish fluency and a track record in cost management, with the ability to present complex financial data to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years professional experience related to Cost Management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field.
• RICS or AACE certifications or memberships is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work under pressure to deliver deadlines.
• Strong communication/presentation skills to Clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cost estimates and parametric analyses for feasibility studies.
• Review designs at Concept, SD, DD & IFC stages; prepare take-offs and BOQ cost breakdowns.
• Prepare cost estimate reports and present results to stakeholders.
• Manage procurement, contracting strategies, negotiations, bid evaluations and change orders.
• Verify change control processes; document changes and negotiate value with GC/subcontractors.
• Ensure timely interim and final payments aligned with contract requirements.
• Lead monthly cost reports and sponsor commercial progress reviews.
• Chair weekly/bi-weekly commercial meetings with stakeholders.
• Lead a cost management team and ensure QA/QC of deliverables.
• Occasionally travel to site or office as required.

Skills

Budget estimation

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Client management

MS Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBi

CostX

AutoCAD

English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture

RICS, AACE Certifications/Memberships

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBi

CostX

AutoCAD

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Veracruz is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to lead cost control on major international projects. You will prepare budgets, review designs across stages, and drive procurement, change control and commercial reporting.

The role requires strong English, Spanish fluency and a track record in cost management, with the ability to present complex financial data to clients and stakeholders.