Data Center Cost Lead - Senior Manager

Turner & Townsend; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major global data center client in Miami, FL. This client-facing role will lead cost management activities including budgeting, forecasting, procurement support, change management, commercial reporting, risk management, and project closeout across complex capital projects.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record delivering cost management services on data center construction projects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, project controls, estimating, commercial management, or related construction roles.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, change management, procurement, and cost reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Experience supporting mission-critical, data center construction projects is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and oversee project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and benchmark analyses throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead detailed cost modeling, benchmarking studies, and financial analyses to support client decision-making.
• Prepare and present commercial reports, cost reports, forecasts, and budget updates to project stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Track project budgets, monitor variances, and provide ongoing value analysis throughout project delivery.
• Review project estimates and budgets to ensure alignment with project objectives and client expectations.
• Lead the procurement process for construction contracts, including bid solicitation, bid leveling, commercial evaluation, contractor selection, and award recommendations.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, proposals, GMP submissions, and change order requests.
• Manage commercial change control processes and evaluate impacts to cost, schedule, scope, and project risk.
• Provide risk analysis and recommendations related to project changes and commercial decisions.

Skills

Cost management

Client facing

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major global data center client in Miami, FL. This client-facing role will lead cost management activities including budgeting, forecasting, procurement support, change management, commercial reporting, risk management, and project closeout across complex capital projects.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record delivering cost management services on data center construction projects and