Data Center Cost Lead, Quantity Surveyor & Strategist

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

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in the United States is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a large-scale data center construction project in Indiantown, Florida. The role focuses on cost management, estimating, vendor assessment, and commercial control across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in cost management on major construction projects, with a relevant degree and preferably RICS accreditation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant cost management experience in construction.
• RICS accreditation is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Advise client on cost strategies and vendor prequalification.
• Develop project estimates including construction, fees and direct costs.
• Present estimates and value engineering recommendations to client.
• Review cost reports, budgets and forecasts with the client.
• Manage payment applications and change orders with vendors and project managers.
• Maintain commercial risk register and conduct cost reviews with the team.
• Support final accounting and post-contract closeouts.

Skills

Cost management

Estimating

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

RICS accreditation (desirable)

Tools

Bid Analysis Sheets

Change Control Forms

Cost Estimating Software

Take-off Software

Job description

Turner & Townsend in the United States is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a large-scale data center construction project in Indiantown, Florida. The role focuses on cost management, estimating, vendor assessment, and commercial control across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in cost management on major construction projects, with a relevant degree and preferably RICS accreditation.