Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor, supporting construction cost services. You will advise clients, develop project estimates, manage budgets, and oversee cost control for medium to large construction projects, promoting a flexible and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.
• RICS accreditation or pursuing it is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on strategies and manage vendor prequalification.
• Develop project estimates and review estimates from junior team members.
• Oversee cost control and manage project budgets.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Bachelor’s degree in cost management

Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Join Turner & Townsend as a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor supporting construction cost services for our clients. We seek a driven individual who aligns with our purpose and values.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on strategies, manage vendor prequalification, assess proposals and bids, make recommendations, chair bid interviews, and oversee appointment processes.
• Develop project estimates covering construction, fees, direct costs, review estimates from junior team members, present to clients, and provide value engineering and risk assessments.
• Establish and review cost reports and forecasts, manage project budgets, maintain risk registers, and host meetings with project teams and vendors.
• Oversee cost control by reviewing payment applications, liaising with project managers on contractor entitlements, managing change orders, and resolving contractual disputes.
• Monitor invoicing processes, benchmark performance, and handle final accounting and post-contract audits.
• Conduct post-contract reviews, develop handover procedures, and utilize bid analysis and cost estimating software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.
• RICS accreditation or pursuing it is advantageous.
• Experience supporting medium to large construction projects; consultancy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement routes, value management, and engineering aspects.
• Strong communication skills.

Additional Information

• On-site presence requirements may vary based on client needs.

We promote a healthy, flexible, and inclusive work environment. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and encouraging applications from all backgrounds.