Data Center Cost Lead / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management across a major data center portfolio in Northern Virginia. The role is client-facing and based in our Tysons, VA office, supporting projects across the region.

You will estimate and negotiate change orders, provide cost planning, review designs, coordinate with contractors, and mentor junior team members while maintaining SOX control responsibilities as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 6–7 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management on large-scale construction.
• Experience with mission-critical or data center projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, change management, and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
• Review and collaborate with design teams and general contractors on cost estimates.
• Coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders to prepare cost estimate updates.
• Prepare written reports and executive summaries on contractor submissions.
• Consolidate cost data from suppliers, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Inform engineering and design decisions based on cost impact.
• Manage cost checks, valuations, and reporting across large-scale projects.
• Oversee cost control, contingency management, and commitment tracking.
• Lead value engineering sessions and contribute to design optioneering.
• Review contractor pricing and lead negotiations to achieve fair value.
• Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Produce monthly cost reports and ensure timely financial reporting.

Skills

Cost management

Leadership

Client-facing

Mentoring

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cost management software

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management across a major data center portfolio in Northern Virginia. The role is client-facing and based in our Tysons, VA office, supporting projects across the region.

You will estimate and negotiate change orders, provide cost planning, review designs, coordinate with contractors, and mentor junior team members while maintaining SOX control responsibilities as applicable.