Senior Cost Manager – Data Center Projects

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

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major global data center client in Miami. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, procurement support, and commercial reporting across complex capital projects, with a focus on cost optimization and risk management.

Candidates local to the Miami area are preferred, with flexibility for exceptional candidates. This role requires strong client-facing skills and proven leadership in cost management for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, project controls, estimating, commercial management, or related construction roles.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, change management, procurement, and cost reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, infrastructure, or other large-scale technically complex construction projects.
• Strong understanding of cost planning, estimating, benchmarking, value engineering, and commercial risk management.
• Experience reviewing contractor pricing, GMP proposals, change orders, and procurement activities.
• Knowledge of cash flow forecasting, contract administration, claims management, and project financial closeout.
• Strong client-facing, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within a construction consultancy, owner's representative, project controls, or commercial management environment preferred.
• MRICS or other relevant professional certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and oversee project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and benchmark analyses throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead detailed cost modeling, benchmarking studies, and financial analyses to support client decision-making.
• Prepare and present commercial reports, cost reports, forecasts, and budget updates to project stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Track project budgets, monitor variances, and provide ongoing value analysis throughout project delivery.
• Review project estimates and budgets to ensure alignment with project objectives and client expectations.
• Support procurement activities, including development of RFP documentation for design consultants and contractor services.
• Lead the procurement process for construction contracts, including bid solicitation, evaluation, and award recommendations.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, GMP submissions, and change order requests.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Procurement

Change management

Client management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major global data center client in Miami. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, procurement support, and commercial reporting across complex capital projects, with a focus on cost optimization and risk management.

Candidates local to the Miami area are preferred, with flexibility for exceptional candidates. This role requires strong client-facing skills and proven leadership in cost management for