MEP Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction (Anticipated Opening)

Turner & Townsend Plc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor specializing in MEP systems for data center construction. The role involves client interface, cost management, and collaboration with design teams. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and leadership experience in large projects. The company promotes a flexible and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a relevant cost management role.
• Experience in data center or similar large-scale industrial projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and negotiating change orders during construction, focusing on MEP systems.
• Managing cost checks, valuations, and variance processes, focusing on MEP systems.
• Producing monthly cost reports and maintaining as-built records.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Cost Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Bachelor’s degree in cost management

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

MEP Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction (Anticipated Opening)

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend helps deliver outcomes through transformational projects that cover the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery, and post-project operations.

With offices globally, our services are accessible worldwide. We have over 22,000 specialists across more than 60 countries, blending local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and engaging company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, expertise, integrity, and quality. Our people enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects globally.

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems. The role involves acting as the key, day-to-day client interface, ensuring client objectives are met through a value-added cost management service.

Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, be comfortable in client-facing roles, self-motivated, driven, and capable of working independently or as part of a team. This position requires leadership, embedding, and promoting the company's purpose, values, and vision.

Responsibilities:

• Estimating and negotiating change orders during construction, focusing on MEP systems.
• Providing estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans for MEP components.
• Reviewing and collaborating with design teams and general contractors on MEP cost estimates.
• Reconciling changes and assisting general contractors to ensure accurate MEP data.
• Communicating with contractors and project managers to update MEP cost estimates.
• Commenting on MEP submissions and preparing executive summaries.
• Coordinating all MEP cost information for discussions and sourcing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Driving engineering priorities based on MEP cost impacts.
• Resolving scheduling issues proactively with minimal supervision.
• Managing cost checks, valuations, and variance processes, focusing on MEP systems.
• Participating in post-contract cost variance and change control processes.
• Managing MEP cost impact/contingency logs and preparing funding presentations.
• Developing cost plans during design, delivering updates at key milestones.
• Contributing to design optioneering and value engineering for MEP systems.
• Reviewing pricing, leading negotiations to ensure fair contracts.
• Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities.
• Ensuring effective management of post-contract cost variances and final accounts.
• Producing monthly cost reports and maintaining as-built records.
• Mentoring talent and exemplifying leadership and service excellence.
• Tracking financial metrics using internal software and ensuring compliance with internal systems and methodologies.

Project/Program specifications:

• Experience in data center or similar large-scale industrial projects preferred.
• Extensive experience with MEP systems in large construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, engineering, or related field.
• At least 2 years in a relevant cost management role.
• RICS accreditation or working towards it preferred.
• Leadership experience in medium to large, complex construction projects.

Note: On-site presence requirements may vary based on client needs.

We promote a healthy, flexible, and inclusive work environment and are committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

Turner & Townsend does not accept unsolicited CVs outside our preferred channels. All information will be kept confidential as per EEO guidelines.