Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction (Anticipated Opening)

ZipRecruiter; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor for a key technology client’s large-scale data center construction program. The ideal candidate will manage cost efforts, provide detailed estimating, engage with design teams, and ensure project reporting accuracy. Join a dynamic team shaping transformational projects globally, leveraging a strong client-focused approach within an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a construction cost management focused role.
• Experience with data center or mission-critical construction preferred.
• RICS accreditation or in process.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost management on large-scale data center construction projects.
• Provide detailed estimating and cost planning throughout project lifecycle.
• Review and negotiate change orders while aligning with budget.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Cost Control

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend helps 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 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.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to provide cost control and estimating services on our key technology client’s large-scale data center construction program. To be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role.

Responsibilities:

• Manage cost management efforts on large-scale data center construction projects.
• Provide detailed estimating and cost planning throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and negotiate change orders, ensuring alignment with project scope and budget.
• Collaborate with design teams and general contractors to develop and validate cost estimates.
• Reconcile cost data and ensure accuracy in contractor reporting.
• Prepare and present cost updates and executive summaries to clients.
• Coordinate cost data from multiple sources including subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams.
• Advise on engineering priorities based on cost implications.
• Manage cost checks, valuations, and change control processes.
• Track contingency usage, commitments, and cost impacts.
• Support value engineering and design optioneering exercises.
• Lead contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews and negotiations.
• Produce monthly cost reports and ensure timely final account settlements.
• Maintain benchmarking data and compile as-built cost records.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial and business management systems.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in a construction cost management focused role.
• Data center, mission-critical, or relatable construction experience is ideal.
• RICS accreditation or working toward it.
• Proven experience managing cost on complex, high-value construction projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement strategies, value management, and cost control.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.

Additional Information

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

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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

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