Senior Cost Manager – Data Center Projects

Turner & Townsend; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Estimator to lead client engagements for data center developments. You will oversee cost planning, estimation reviews, budget validation, and robust cost management strategies across the full project lifecycle.

In this senior role, you will mentor colleagues, manage complex commercial discussions, and collaborate with procurement, finance, and project teams to deliver value, manage risk, and ensure forecast accuracy in fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related construction field.
• 5-7 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, estimating, or commercial management within the construction industry.
• Experience supporting mission-critical, data center, advanced technology, industrial, infrastructure, or other highly technical construction projects is required.
• Demonstrated experience managing project costs from planning and procurement through construction and closeout.
• Knowledge of construction procurement strategies, value engineering, cost control, and risk management principles.
• RICS accreditation or progress toward chartership preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and benchmark analyses throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and present cost reports, commercial updates, and financial analyses to project stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Lead cost planning, estimating reviews, and budget validation activities from project initiation through completion.
• Support procurement activities, including bid package development, contractor selection, proposal evaluation, leveling, and commercial recommendations.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, proposals, and change order requests.
• Manage commercial change control processes, evaluating impacts to cost, schedule, scope, and project risk.
• Monitor project expenditures, commitments, contingency utilization, and forecasted final costs.
• Perform cost checks, valuations, benchmarking exercises, and budget reconciliations.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify value engineering and cost optimization opportunities.
• Maintain oversight of project cash flow forecasting and financial reporting.
• Support commercial risk management efforts, including contingency planning, cost risk assessments, and contract compliance reviews.
• Assist in the resolution of commercial issues, claims, and disputes while minimizing project risk exposure.
• Review project controls documentation and ensure alignment between scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Produce monthly cost reports and participate in client and project team meetings.
• Manage project financial closeout activities, including final account negotiations and vendor settlements.
• Maintain cost databases and benchmarking information to support future project planning and delivery.
• Mentor junior cost management professionals and contribute to team development.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices across project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, delivery methodologies, and governance requirements.
• Be a role model that drives a one-business culture and delivers successful outcomes for clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Client-facing

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

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

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Estimator to lead client engagements for data center developments. You will oversee cost planning, estimation reviews, budget validation, and robust cost management strategies across the full project lifecycle.

In this senior role, you will mentor colleagues, manage complex commercial discussions, and collaborate with procurement, finance, and project teams to deliver value, manage risk, and ensure forecast accuracy in fast-paced