Cost Manager & QS — Data Centers & Infra

Turner & Townsend; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to join our Atlanta team, supporting construction cost services across a diverse portfolio of projects, including real estate developments, data centers and civil infrastructure programs. The role covers estimating, cost reporting, cost control and post‑contract activities.

Requires 3–5 years of cost management experience, a relevant degree, and preferably a RICS accreditation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant cost management experience in construction.
• RICS accreditation is valuable or in progress.
• Experience supporting cost management on medium/large projects; data center experience preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement routes, value management and value engineering.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost management services for projects across real estate, data centers and civil infrastructure.
• Develop project estimates including construction, fees and direct costs; review and present to client.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts and risk registers; manage cost control, change orders and invoicing.
• Support final accounting, post-contract reviews and project handover.
• Utilize bid analysis sheets, cost estimating software and take-off tools.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/cost management/quantity surveying/engineering

RICS accredited or working towards it

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to join our Atlanta team, supporting construction cost services across a diverse portfolio of projects, including real estate developments, data centers and civil infrastructure programs. The role covers estimating, cost reporting, cost control and post‑contract activities.

Requires 3–5 years of cost management experience, a relevant degree, and preferably a RICS accreditation.