Senior Cost Manager – Data Center Construction Lead

Turner & Townsend Pty Limited; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major data center construction program. You will lead cost management, quantity surveying, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle, engaging with clients, design teams, and contractors to deliver value.

The role requires 5–7 years in cost management within construction and a client-facing, proactive mindset to drive successful commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong client-facing communication and presentation abilities.
• Experience leading cost management services on large-scale projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration with design teams and contractors.
• Proactive, self-motivated with ability to work independently or in teams.
• Knowledge of procurement routes, value management and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning and develop final cost plans for projects.
• Review and collaborate on cost estimates with design teams and GCs.
• Prepare cost updates and executive summaries for stakeholders.
• Manage cost information from multiple sources and drive cost decisions.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

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

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major data center construction program. You will lead cost management, quantity surveying, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle, engaging with clients, design teams, and contractors to deliver value.

The role requires 5–7 years in cost management within construction and a client-facing, proactive mindset to drive successful commercial outcomes.