Senior Cost Control Lead for Data Center Programs

Turner & Townsend; Fayetteville, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to act as the key day-to-day client interface, delivering cost management services across a large-scale data center program. This role emphasizes change management, cost control, and commercial governance, ensuring changes are evaluated, documented, and communicated throughout the construction lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will lead and mentor teams, coordinate with design teams and general

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required in a relevant field.
• Experience on medium- to large-scale construction programs.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage change management processes across the program.
• Review, evaluate, and negotiate change orders throughout the lifecycle.
• Maintain and manage change logs, contingency tracking, and commitment registers.
• Provide cost planning and estimating for major projects.
• Coordinate cost inputs from subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams.
• Mentor team members and promote best practices in cost control.

Skills

Change management

Cost control

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Cost management tools

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to act as the key day-to-day client interface, delivering cost management services across a large-scale data center program. This role emphasizes change management, cost control, and commercial governance, ensuring changes are evaluated, documented, and communicated throughout the construction lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will lead and mentor teams, coordinate with design teams and general