Cost Manager Quantity Surveyor Data Center Construction

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

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support construction cost services on a large-scale data center program in Jefferson, Indiana, near Louisville. The role includes advising clients, managing cost estimates, and optimizing budgets.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of experience in the construction industry. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

On-site presence may vary depending on client needs. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• RICS accreditation or working toward certification is valuable.
• Strong understanding of technical matters in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on strategies and manage vendor prequalification.
• Develop project estimates and manage estimating services.
• Track project budgets and maintain commercial risk registers.
• Evaluate contractor entitlements and support cost control processes.

Skills

Cost management

Project estimating

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Cost Estimating Software

Take-off Software

Job description

Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor- Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

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, Indiana, just outside the Louisville, Kentucky 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.

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 using 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.

*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.