Data Center Cost Manager & Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Tysons, VA is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to deliver cost management services across a major data center portfolio in Northern Virginia. You will act as the key client interface, leading cost estimation, reporting, and commercial management on multiple large-scale construction projects.

The role requires a strong communicator, self-motivation, and the ability to manage vendor prequalification, bids, change orders, and post-contract accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in cost management for construction projects.
• RICS accreditation valued.
• Experience on medium/large construction projects.
• Construction consultancy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement routes, value management and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Advise client on strategies, manage vendor prequalification, assess proposals and bids, and chair bid interviews.
• Develop project estimates covering construction, fees, direct costs and other expenses.
• Present cost estimates to client and provide value engineering recommendations and risk assessments.
• Manage cost reporting: budget, spend forecast, and risk registers; run regular client meetings.
• Oversee cost control: payment assessments, change orders, and contractor entitlements.
• Manage invoicing processes and conduct final accounting and post-contract audits.
• Lead post-contract reviews and develop training materials.
• Prepare bid analysis sheets and cost estimating using relevant software.
• Observe SOX control requirements where applicable.

Skills

Strong communicator

Self-motivated

Client interface

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Tools

Cost estimating software

Take-off software

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Tysons, VA is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to deliver cost management services across a major data center portfolio in Northern Virginia. You will act as the key client interface, leading cost estimation, reporting, and commercial management on multiple large-scale construction projects.

The role requires a strong communicator, self-motivation, and the ability to manage vendor prequalification, bids, change orders, and post-contract accounting.