Senior Cost Manager - Data Center Projects

Turnertownsend; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support cost management on a large-scale data center construction program. The role acts as a key commercial advisor across estimating, procurement, cost control, change management, and commercial management from preconstruction through project completion in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will lead cost management activities independently, mentor junior staff, and manage client relationships,

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on procurement and commercial strategies, manage prequalification of vendors, assess proposals, bids, and bid leveling documentation, make recommendations to clients, lead bid interviews, and manage the appointment process.
• Lead estimating services throughout the project lifecycle by developing and presenting cost plans and estimates, reviewing work prepared by junior team members, presenting value engineering opportunities and risk assessments, and validating vendor and contractor pricing against market benchmarks.
• Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at key design milestones.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead commercial negotiations on behalf of the client to achieve fair and competitive contract pricing.
• Manage cost reporting by establishing reporting protocols, preparing and presenting cost reports and forecasts, reviewing project budgets and spend forecasts with clients, maintaining commercial risk registers, and facilitating regular cost review meetings.
• Lead cost control and change management processes, including assessment of payment applications, review of change orders, evaluation of contractor entitlements, and management of contractual and commercial issues.
• Participate in and oversee cost auditing, valuation processes, commitment tracking, contingency management, and cost validation activities.
• Coordinate all sources of cost information, including contractor pricing, subcontractor quotations, quantities, and benchmarking data.
• Prepare funding presentations, support value engineering workshops, and provide commercial input into design optioneering activities.
• Produce monthly cost reports and executive-level summaries for client stakeholders.
• Manage and monitor invoicing processes.
• Benchmark project performance against comparable commissions and industry data.
• Lead final account negotiations and ensure account closeout activities are completed in a timely manner.
• Compile and maintain benchmarking and historical cost databases.
• Develop lessons learned documentation, handover procedures, and best practices to support future projects.
• Mentor, coach, and support the development of junior cost management professionals.
• Display excellence in leadership, client service, and delivery performance consistent with Turner & Townsend's values and standards.

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support cost management on a large-scale data center construction program. The role acts as a key commercial advisor across estimating, procurement, cost control, change management, and commercial management from preconstruction through project completion in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will lead cost management activities independently, mentor junior staff, and manage client relationships,