Global Data Center Cost Manager & Quantity Surveyor

Turner-; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to join our team in the United States to support construction cost services for clients. The role includes advising clients, developing estimates, and leading cost reporting across projects.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years in cost management within construction, a related bachelor’s degree, and preferably RICS accreditation. The position emphasizes collaboration with project teams and delivering value on complex assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in cost management for construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, value engineering and risk assessment.
• Experience supporting cost management on medium to large projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on strategies, manage vendor prequalification, assess proposals and bids, and chair interviews.
• Develop project estimates covering construction, fees, direct costs, and other expenses.
• Present estimates, value engineering recommendations, and risk assessments to clients.
• Manage cost reporting, budgets, spend forecasts, and risk registers with project teams.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Project estimation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction

RICS accredited or working towards it

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to join our team in the United States to support construction cost services for clients. The role includes advising clients, developing estimates, and leading cost reporting across projects.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years in cost management within construction, a related bachelor’s degree, and preferably RICS accreditation. The position emphasizes collaboration with project teams and delivering value on complex assignments.