Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

ZipRecruiter; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to support construction cost services. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in construction cost management. Responsibilities include advising clients, developing estimates, and managing project budgets. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering transformational projects with a focus on quality and integrity.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in construction cost management.
• RICS accreditation or progress towards it is advantageous.
• Experience supporting medium to large construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on strategies and manage vendor prequalification.
• Develop project estimates related to construction and fees.
• Review payment applications and manage disputes.

Skills

Communication

Construction industry practices

Value management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field

Tools

Estimation software tools

Job description

Job Description

Turner & Townsend helps deliver transformational projects from inception to completion and beyond, covering consultancy, project delivery, and post-project operations.

With offices worldwide, our team of over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries combines local knowledge with global insight to address challenges of any scale.

Our dynamic, innovative, and client-focused team is supported by an inclusive and enjoyable company culture. Clients value our proactive approach, expertise, integrity, and quality, allowing our people to work on some of the most exciting projects globally.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to join our team and support construction cost services. The ideal candidate will be driven and aligned with our company values.

Responsibilities

1. Advise clients on strategies, manage vendor prequalification, assess proposals and bids, make recommendations, attend and chair bid interviews, and manage the appointment process.
2. Develop project estimates related to construction, fees, direct costs, review junior team estimates, present to clients, and provide value engineering and risk assessments.
3. Establish cost reporting schedules, review and present reports, manage project budgets, and host meetings with project teams and vendors.
4. Review payment applications, liaise on contractor entitlements, evaluate change requests, and manage disputes and contractual issues.
5. Oversee invoicing processes, benchmark performance, and manage final accounting, audits, and project close-outs.
6. Conduct post-contract reviews, document lessons learned, and develop procedures for project handover.
7. Utilize bid analysis, change control, and estimation software tools.
8. Adhere to SOX controls where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in construction cost management.
• RICS accreditation or progress towards it is advantageous.
• Experience supporting medium to large construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction industry practices, procurement, value management, and engineering.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

*On-site requirements may vary based on client needs.

We promote a healthy, flexible, and inclusive work environment that supports work-life balance and values diversity.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all community sectors.

Learn more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/.

All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

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