Data Center Cost Leader | Senior Quantity Surveyor

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to deliver value-added cost management across a major data center portfolio in Northern Virginia. The role is client-facing and based out of our Tysons, VA office.

To succeed, you must be a strong communicator, self-motivated, and capable of leading cost management activities across multiple large-scale construction projects with expertise in cost control, change management, and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• 6-7 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management within large-scale construction.
• Experience supporting mission-critical or data center projects strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing costs across complex, multi-phase construction programs.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, change management, and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to lead meetings, influence stakeholders, and drive commercial outcomes.
• Proficiency in cost management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional certifications (MRICS, PMP, CCP, or similar) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders across 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.
• Reconcile changes and validate contractor data for accuracy.
• 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.
• Lead value engineering (VE) 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.
• Support final account negotiations and closeout processes.
• Maintain cost benchmarks and historical data for future projects.
• Mentor junior team members and promote a high-performance team environment.
• Ensure consistent application of internal systems, tools, and delivery methodologies.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Client-facing

Leadership

Cost reporting

Excel

Negotiation

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cost management systems

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to deliver value-added cost management across a major data center portfolio in Northern Virginia. The role is client-facing and based out of our Tysons, VA office.

To succeed, you must be a strong communicator, self-motivated, and capable of leading cost management activities across multiple large-scale construction projects with expertise in cost control, change management, and contract administration.