Data Center Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor (Senior)

Turner & Townsend; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Tysons, VA is seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor for a major data center portfolio. This client-facing role requires leading cost management across large-scale construction projects and delivering value through cost planning, VE, and rigorous reporting.

The position focuses on negotiating changes, managing cost data, and guiding design and contractor decisions to optimize value across multiple sites in Northern Virginia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• 6–7 years of cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management in large-scale construction.
• Experience on mission-critical or data center projects preferred.
• Strong cost control, change management, and contract administration knowledge.
• Excellent client-facing communication and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency in cost management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders across the construction lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning and present final cost plans.
• Review with design teams and general contractors on estimates.
• Reconcile changes and validate contractor data for accuracy.
• Coordinate with contractors to update cost estimates.
• Prepare written reports and executive summaries on submissions.
• Consolidate cost data from suppliers and teams for decisions.
• Inform engineering decisions based on cost impact.
• Manage cost checks, valuations and reporting on large projects.
• Lead VE sessions and contribute to design optioneering.
• Review contractor pricing and lead negotiations for fair value.
• Oversee post-contract cost variances and change control.
• Produce monthly cost reports and support closeout processes.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Change management

Contract administration

Client-facing communication

Leadership / meetings

MS Office

Cost management systems

SOX controls

Education

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

Tools

MS Office Suite

Cost management systems

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Tysons, VA is seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor for a major data center portfolio. This client-facing role requires leading cost management across large-scale construction projects and delivering value through cost planning, VE, and rigorous reporting.

The position focuses on negotiating changes, managing cost data, and guiding design and contractor decisions to optimize value across multiple sites in Northern Virginia.