Senior Cost Manager – Data Center Programs

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

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Tysons, VA seeks an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to act as the key day-to-day client interface, delivering value-added cost management services across a major data center portfolio in Northern Virginia. The role is client-facing and based on-site at our Tysons office, supporting projects across the region’s data center corridors.

To be successful, you must be a strong communicator, self-motivated, and comfortable leading cost management activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6-7 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management within large-scale construction.
• Experience supporting mission-critical or data center projects preferred.
• Proven experience managing costs across complex, multi-phase construction programs.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, change management, and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to lead meetings, influence stakeholders, and drive commercial outcomes.
• Proficiency in cost management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional certifications (MRICS, PMP, CCP, or similar) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
• Review and collaborate with design teams and general contractors on cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and validate contractor data for accuracy.
• Coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders to prepare cost estimate updates.
• Prepare written reports and executive summaries on contractor submissions.
• Consolidate cost data from suppliers, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Inform engineering and design decisions based on cost impact.
• Manage cost checks, valuations, and reporting across large-scale projects.
• Oversee cost control, contingency management, and commitment tracking.
• Lead value engineering (VE) sessions and contribute to design optioneering.
• Review contractor pricing and lead negotiations to achieve fair value.
• Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Produce monthly cost reports and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Support final account negotiations and closeout processes.
• Maintain cost benchmarks and historical data for future projects.
• Mentor junior team members and promote a high-performance team environment.
• Ensure consistent application of internal systems, tools, and delivery methodologies.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Skills

Cost management

Client-facing communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Project coordination

Education

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

Tools

Cost management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Tysons, VA seeks an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to act as the key day-to-day client interface, delivering value-added cost management services across a major data center portfolio in Northern Virginia. The role is client-facing and based on-site at our Tysons office, supporting projects across the region’s data center corridors.

To be successful, you must be a strong communicator, self-motivated, and comfortable leading cost management activities