Data Center Cost Manager & Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a large-scale data center construction project in Glendale, AZ. You will manage cost estimating, reporting, and controls throughout the project lifecycle, partnering with clients, contractors, and project teams to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires a driven, client-focused professional with 3-5 years of cost management and quantity surveying experience in complex construction environments.

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, or commercial role in construction.
• Experience with medium to large-scale construction, preferably data centers, industrial, or commercial environments.
• RICS accreditation valued or working toward it.
• Knowledge of procurement strategies, estimating, and value engineering.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise client on strategies, vendor prequalification, and bid processes; chair bid interviews and manage appointments.
• Develop project estimates covering construction, fees, direct work, and other costs; review estimates from juniors.
• Present estimates and value engineering recommendations to the client; review costs with vendors.
• Establish cost reporting schedules; review forecasts and budgets; maintain risk registers.
• Oversee cost control: payment assessments, change orders, and contract disputes handling.
• Manage invoicing and final accounting processes; conduct lessons-learned reviews after project close.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a large-scale data center construction project in Glendale, AZ. You will manage cost estimating, reporting, and controls throughout the project lifecycle, partnering with clients, contractors, and project teams to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires a driven, client-focused professional with 3-5 years of cost management and quantity surveying experience in complex construction environments.