Data Center Cost Manager & Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support cost management on a large-scale hyperscale data center construction program. You will assist with cost planning, budgeting, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle, helping ensure delivery on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include preparing cost plans, generating reports, managing change control, and collaborating with designers, contractors, and vendors to validate estimates and drive value

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5+ years in cost management or project controls in large-scale environments.
• Experience in construction consultancy is preferred.
• Strong understanding of estimating, budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control systems.
• Familiarity with procurement strategies and commercial management of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support cost management across all project phases, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates, leveraging industry benchmarks and technical documentation.
• Assist in producing monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and financial updates for stakeholders.
• Help manage change control processes, including review of change orders and cost variances.
• Participate in contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and procurement strategy development.
• Collaborate with design teams, general contractors, and vendors to validate cost estimates and perform quantity surveying.
• Contribute to cost risk analysis and scenario planning for multi-phase programs.
• Monitor market trends and provide input on escalation, labor availability, and material pricing.
• Assist in developing strategies for cost optimization and value engineering.
• Coordinate with scheduling teams to align cost forecasts with project timelines.
• Support continuous improvement in cost management practices and standardization.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendors, and project teams.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Cost management tools

Education

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

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support cost management on a large-scale hyperscale data center construction program. You will assist with cost planning, budgeting, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle, helping ensure delivery on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include preparing cost plans, generating reports, managing change control, and collaborating with designers, contractors, and vendors to validate estimates and drive value