Senior Cost Manager, Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to support cost management on a large-scale mission-critical data center program.

This client-facing role will serve as a key commercial advisor throughout the project lifecycle, providing leadership in estimating, procurement, cost control, change management and commercial management from preconstruction through project completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management experience within construction.
• Experience leading cost management services on large, complex projects, including estimates and cost control.
• RICS accreditation preferred; construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on procurement and commercial strategies, manage vendor prequalifications and bids, and lead interviews.
• Lead estimating services, develop cost plans, review pricing, and present value engineering opportunities.
• Develop cost plans through design phases and provide updates at milestones.
• Manage cost reporting, budgets, forecasts, and commercial risk registers; oversee change management.
• Coordinate cost information from bidders, contractors, and benchmarking data; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Cost management

Estimating

Procurement

Client-facing

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Job description

Turner & Townsend in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to support cost management on a large-scale mission-critical data center program.

This client-facing role will serve as a key commercial advisor throughout the project lifecycle, providing leadership in estimating, procurement, cost control, change management and commercial management from preconstruction through project completion.