Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor in Indianapolis. The ideal candidate should possess strong cost management experience and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, preferably with 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry.

Responsibilities include advising clients on cost strategies, developing project estimates, and supporting cost control processes to ensure effective project delivery. An inclusive environment is guaranteed for all applicants.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• RICS accreditation or working toward certification is valuable.
• Experience with medium to large-scale construction projects, preferably data center-related.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on strategies and manage prequalification of vendors.
• Develop project estimates and manage cost reporting.
• Support cost control processes and manage invoicing.

Skills

Cost management experience

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Cost Estimating Software

Bid Analysis Sheets

Take-off Software

Job description

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend is looking for a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our team and support construction cost services on a large-scale data center program located in Jefferson, approximately 40 miles from the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

This role will support the delivery of a multi-phase, multi-building campus, including ground-up facilities and site infrastructure, within a fast-paced construction environment. The ideal candidate will be driven and promote our Turner & Townsend purpose and values.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on strategies, manage prequalification of vendors, assess proposals, bids, and bid levelling documents, make final recommendations to the client, attend and chair bid interviews, and manage the appointment process.
• Manage estimating services by developing project estimates (construction, fees, direct work, and other costs), reviewing estimates prepared by junior team members, presenting findings to clients, and supporting value engineering and risk assessment efforts.
• Manage cost reporting by establishing reporting schedules, reviewing and presenting cost reports and forecasts, tracking project budgets, maintaining commercial risk registers, and supporting regular cost meetings.
• Support cost control processes by reviewing payment applications, evaluating contractor entitlements, reviewing change orders, and providing recommendations to the client.
• Manage and monitor the invoicing process.
• Benchmark performance against comparable projects and commissions.
• Support final accounting activities, including post-contract audits and account closeouts.
• Participate in post-contract reviews to capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement.
• Develop and support procedures governing project handover and closeout.
• Perform duties through the use of Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which must be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• RICS accreditation or working toward certification is valuable.
• Experience supporting cost management on medium to large-scale construction projects, preferably within data center, industrial, or large campus environments.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information

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

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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