Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

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

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a large multi‑phase data center construction program in Abilene, TX. You will help with cost planning, governance, and commercial coordination across a fast‑moving site.

You will work with client stakeholders, contractors, and the internal project team to ensure robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective change management throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls experience.
• Experience supporting medium‑ to large‑scale construction programs; mission‑critical or industrial experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, and MEP construction concepts.
• Proficiency in budgeting, cost reporting, cost control systems, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, maintenance, and updating of cost plans, budgets, and estimates.
• Assist in monthly cost reporting, forecasting, and developing executive summaries.
• Gather, verify, and validate cost data from designers, contractors, and vendors.
• Maintain cost records, benchmarks, and databases for ongoing improvement.
• Support procurement activities, including quantity takeoffs, pricing reviews, and scope comparisons.
• Assist with final account preparation and commercial closeout.
• Manage the day‑to‑day change‑management process: review, validate, track, and reconcile change events.
• Maintain cost‑control logs, monitor commitments, and track variances.
• Support contingency management and cost‑risk reviews.
• Coordinate cost information with scheduling and project controls teams for cost‑schedule alignment.
• Participate in value‑engineering and cost‑optimization efforts.
• Monitor market conditions and provide updates to the team.
• Support client interface activities and help ensure requirements are understood and met.
• Prepare commentary on contractor submissions and support governance reviews.

Skills

Cost management

Stakeholder coordination

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in QS/Construction/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager/ Quantity Surveyor to support a major multi‑phase data center construction program in the Abilene / Shackelford County area. The development includes a large multi‑building campus currently under construction, with phased delivery extending over several years. This role will support cost planning, reporting, change control, and commercial coordination across a complex, fast‑moving site.

You will work closely with client stakeholders, contractors, and the internal project team to ensure strong cost governance and accurate financial controls throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, maintenance, and updating of cost plans, budgets, and estimates.
• Assist in monthly cost reporting, forecasting, and developing executive summaries.
• Gather, verify, and validate cost data from designers, contractors, and vendors.
• Maintain cost records, benchmarks, and databases for ongoing improvement.
• Support procurement activities, including quantity takeoffs, pricing reviews, and scope comparisons.
• Assist with final account preparation and commercial closeout.
• Manage the day‑to‑day change‑management process: review, validate, track, and reconcile change events.
• Maintain cost‑control logs, monitor commitments, and track variances.
• Support contingency management and cost‑risk reviews.
• Coordinate cost information with scheduling and project controls teams for cost‑schedule alignment.
• Participate in value‑engineering and cost‑optimization efforts.
• Monitor market conditions and provide updates to the team.
• Support client interface activities and help ensure requirements are understood and met.
• Prepare commentary on contractor submissions and support governance reviews.
• Ensure adherence to Turner & Townsend Business Management Systems.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members as needed.
• Assist with financial tasks such as forecasting and cost‑to‑complete reviews.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which must be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls experience.
• Experience supporting medium‑to‑large‑scale construction programs; mission‑critical or industrial experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, and MEP construction concepts.
• Proficiency in budgeting, cost reporting, cost control systems, and forecasting.Experience supporting change‑management workflows on construction projects.
• Ability to interpret schedules and understand basic cost impacts.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, contract administration, and commercial terms.
• Progress toward RICS or other professional accreditation is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑coordination skills.
• Solid analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with standard cost management tools and Microsoft Office.

Additional Information

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

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