Data Center Cost Manager and QS – Budget & Controls Lead

Turner & Townsend; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Diversity and inclusion focus

Job summary

A global professional services company seeks a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to manage cost on a large-scale data center construction project. Responsibilities include cost planning, budgeting, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in cost management and strong communication skills. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position in Austin, Texas, offering opportunities for impact and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in cost management or project controls, ideally in data centers.
• Experience with MEP systems and large-scale budgets is highly valued.
• Familiarity with procurement strategies and commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Support cost management across all project phases.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates.
• Assist in producing monthly cost reports for stakeholders.
• Help manage change control processes.
• Collaborate with design teams and contractors.

Skills

Great communication skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Stakeholder management skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering

Tools

Industry-standard cost management tools

Job description

A global professional services company seeks a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to manage cost on a large-scale data center construction project. Responsibilities include cost planning, budgeting, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in cost management and strong communication skills. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position in Austin, Texas, offering opportunities for impact and collaboration.