Data Center Cost Manager & Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our team and support cost management services across large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects. The ideal candidate will be driven, client-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality commercial outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include advising on procurement, developing estimates, reviewing budgets, conducting risk and value engineering assessments, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, estimating, or commercial management within construction.
• Experience on medium to large-scale projects; data centers/mission-critical tech projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on procurement strategies, manage vendor prequalification, assess proposals, bids and documentation, and support contract awards.
• Develop construction estimates, review estimates, present cost plans, perform benchmark analysis, and provide VE and risk assessments.
• Meet with contractors and vendors to review costs and commercial assumptions; manage cost reporting and forecasts.
• Maintain budgets, spend forecasts, and risk registers; drive cost reviews and change order evaluations.
• Support contract administration and dispute avoidance; oversee invoicing processes and final accounts.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure favorable commercial outcomes; adhere to SOX controls where applicable.

Skills

Cost management

Estimating

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Cost estimating software

Takeoff software

Bid analysis tools

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our team and support cost management services across large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects. The ideal candidate will be driven, client-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality commercial outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include advising on procurement, developing estimates, reviewing budgets, conducting risk and value engineering assessments, and maintaining