Data Center Cost Manager | Budget & Change Control

Turner & Townsend; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major multi‑phase data center construction program in the Abilene area. You’ll manage cost planning, reporting and commercial coordination across a fast‑moving site.

You will work with clients, contractors and the project team to ensure robust cost governance, accurate financial controls, and effective change management throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls experience.
• Experience supporting medium‑ to large‑scale construction programs; mission‑critical or industrial experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, and MEP construction concepts.
• Proficiency in budgeting, cost reporting, cost control systems, and forecasting.
• Experience supporting change‑management workflows on construction projects.
• Ability to interpret schedules and understand basic cost impacts.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, contract administration, and commercial terms.
• Progress toward RICS or other professional accreditation is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑coordination skills.
• Solid analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with standard cost management tools and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, maintenance, and updating of cost plans, budgets, and estimates.
• Assist in monthly cost reporting, forecasting, and developing executive summaries.
• Gather, verify, and validate cost data from designers, contractors, and vendors.
• Maintain cost records, benchmarks, and databases for ongoing improvement.
• Support procurement activities, including quantity takeoffs, pricing reviews, and scope comparisons.
• Assist with final account preparation and commercial closeout.
• Manage the day‑to‑day change‑management process: review, validate, track, and reconcile change events.
• Maintain cost‑control logs, monitor commitments, and track variances.
• Support contingency management and cost‑risk reviews.
• Coordinate cost information with scheduling and project controls teams for cost‑schedule alignment.
• Participate in value‑engineering and cost‑optimization efforts.
• Monitor market conditions and provide updates to the team.
• Support client interface activities and help ensure requirements are understood and met.
• Prepare commentary on contractor submissions and support governance reviews.
• Ensure adherence to Turner & Townsend Business Management Systems.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members as needed.
• Assist with financial tasks such as forecasting and cost‑to‑complete reviews.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which must be adhered to where applicable.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder coordination

MS Office

Change management

Cost control

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cost management tools

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major multi‑phase data center construction program in the Abilene area. You’ll manage cost planning, reporting and commercial coordination across a fast‑moving site.

You will work with clients, contractors and the project team to ensure robust cost governance, accurate financial controls, and effective change management throughout the project lifecycle.