Lead Data Center Cost Manager | Budget, Risk & Procurement

Turner & Townsend; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management across complex data center projects in the Miami area. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, procurement support, risk management, and reporting, with a focus on client engagement and value optimization.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in cost management or related construction roles, with strong leadership and communication skills, and experience on mission-critical or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, project controls, estimating, commercial management, or related construction roles.
• Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, infrastructure, or other large-scale technically complex construction projects is required.
• Strong client-facing, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and oversee project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and benchmark analyses throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead detailed cost modeling, benchmarking studies, and financial analyses to support client decision-making.
• Prepare and present commercial reports, cost reports, forecasts, and budget updates to project stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Track project budgets, monitor variances, and provide ongoing value analysis throughout project delivery.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, GMP proposals, change orders, and procurement activities.
• Lead the procurement process for construction contracts, including bid solicitation, bid leveling, commercial evaluation, contractor selection, and award recommendations.
• Review project controls documentation and ensure alignment between scope, schedule, budget, and reporting requirements.
• Produce monthly commercial and cost management reports.
• Manage project financial closeout activities, including final account negotiations, vendor settlements, and contractual closeout compliance.

Skills

Cost management

Client facing

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management across complex data center projects in the Miami area. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, procurement support, risk management, and reporting, with a focus on client engagement and value optimization.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in cost management or related construction roles, with strong leadership and communication skills, and experience on mission-critical or