Data Center Cost Lead | Senior Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major data center construction program. This client-facing role provides expert cost management, quantity surveying, commercial oversight, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle, from planning through closeout.

The ideal candidate will lead cost management services, drive cost optimization, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget while upholding the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in construction-related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management in construction.
• RICS accreditation preferred.
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large-scale projects.
• Experience with data center/mission-critical projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Prepare cost plans and estimates and present final cost plan.
• Review design and contractor cost estimates and reconcile changes.
• Produce monthly cost reports for client presentations.
• Manage cost checks, valuations, and change control processes.
• Support value engineering and cost optimization with stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Client-facing skills

Leadership

Mentoring and coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field

RICS accredited or working toward accreditation (preferred)

Tools

Internal cost management software

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major data center construction program. This client-facing role provides expert cost management, quantity surveying, commercial oversight, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle, from planning through closeout.

The ideal candidate will lead cost management services, drive cost optimization, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget while upholding the