Senior Cost Manager & Estimator – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Estimator to support a major data center client, delivering cost management services from planning through closeout. Responsibilities include cost planning, forecasting, reporting, and procurement support with a focus on data center projects.

Candidates local to the Miami area are preferred, but exceptional applicants with relevant experience may be considered for flexible onsite arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related construction field.
• Minimum 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 delivering full lifecycle cost management services from planning and procurement through construction, change management, forecasting, and project closeout.
• Experience reviewing estimates, contractor pricing, change orders, and commercial negotiations.

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.
• Provide full lifecycle cost management services from pre-construction through construction, closeout, and final account settlement.
• Monitor project expenditures, commitments, contingency utilization, and forecasted final costs.
• Mentor junior cost management professionals and contribute to team development.

Skills

Cost management

Estimating

Stakeholder management

Client-facing

Education

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

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Estimator to support a major data center client, delivering cost management services from planning through closeout. Responsibilities include cost planning, forecasting, reporting, and procurement support with a focus on data center projects.

Candidates local to the Miami area are preferred, but exceptional applicants with relevant experience may be considered for flexible onsite arrangements.