Data Center Cost Lead & QS for Multi-Phase Builds

Turner & Townsend; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a large multi‑phase data center construction program in Abilene, TX. You will help with cost planning, governance, and commercial coordination across a fast‑moving site.

You will work with client stakeholders, contractors, and the internal project team to ensure robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective change management throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls experience.
• Experience supporting medium‑ to large‑scale construction programs; mission‑critical or industrial experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, and MEP construction concepts.
• Proficiency in budgeting, cost reporting, cost control systems, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, maintenance, and updating of cost plans, budgets, and estimates.
• Assist in monthly cost reporting, forecasting, and developing executive summaries.
• Gather, verify, and validate cost data from designers, contractors, and vendors.
• Maintain cost records, benchmarks, and databases for ongoing improvement.
• Support procurement activities, including quantity takeoffs, pricing reviews, and scope comparisons.
• Assist with final account preparation and commercial closeout.
• Manage the day‑to‑day change‑management process: review, validate, track, and reconcile change events.
• Maintain cost‑control logs, monitor commitments, and track variances.
• Support contingency management and cost‑risk reviews.
• Coordinate cost information with scheduling and project controls teams for cost‑schedule alignment.
• Participate in value‑engineering and cost‑optimization efforts.
• Monitor market conditions and provide updates to the team.
• Support client interface activities and help ensure requirements are understood and met.
• Prepare commentary on contractor submissions and support governance reviews.

Skills

Cost management

Stakeholder coordination

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in QS/Construction/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a large multi‑phase data center construction program in Abilene, TX. You will help with cost planning, governance, and commercial coordination across a fast‑moving site.

You will work with client stakeholders, contractors, and the internal project team to ensure robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective change management throughout the project lifecycle.