Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner and Townsend; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a dynamic and innovative Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support our construction cost services. Join our team and leverage your expertise to deliver exceptional results on exciting projects. If you have a strong background in cost management and are driven by achieving client success, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within construction.
• Experience supporting cost management on medium to large-sized construction projects.
• RICS accreditation or working towards it is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on strategies and managing vendor prequalifications.
• Developing project estimates and providing value engineering recommendations.
• Managing cost control processes and overseeing final accounting.

Skills

Cost Management

Value Engineering

Risk Assessment

Procurement Routes

Construction Industry Knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Cost Estimating Software

Take-off Software

Job description

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery, and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Turner & Townsend are looking for a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to join our team and support construction cost services for our clients. The ideal candidate will be driven and promote our Turner & Townsend purpose and values.

Responsibilities

1. Advising clients on strategies, managing prequalification of vendors, assessing proposals, bids, and bid leveling documents, making final recommendations to the client, attending & chairing bid interviews, and managing the appointment process.
2. Manage estimating services for the full project by developing project estimates (relating to construction, fees, direct work, and other costs), reviewing estimations prepared by junior team members, presenting estimates to clients, providing value engineering recommendations and risk assessments, and reviewing estimates using benchmark data.
3. Manage cost reporting by establishing reporting schedules, reviewing & presenting cost reports and forecasts, reviewing project budgets & spend forecasts with clients, developing & maintaining a commercial risk register, and hosting periodic meetings with the project team & vendors.
4. Manage cost control processes by reviewing payment applications, liaising with project managers on contractor entitlements, reviewing change order requests, and managing disputes related to payment requisitions, change orders, and contractual issues.
5. Oversee invoicing processes and monitor their progress.
6. Benchmark project performance against other successful projects.
7. Manage all aspects of final accounting, post-contract audits, and project closeouts.
8. Hold post-contract review sessions with clients to document lessons learned and develop training materials.
9. Develop procedures for project handover.
10. Perform all duties using Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software.
11. Adhere to SOX controls where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• RICS accreditation or working towards it is valuable.
• Experience supporting cost management on medium to large-sized construction projects.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

Note: On-site presence requirements may change depending on client needs.

We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity.

We do not accept unsolicited CVs outside our preferred channels. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.