Senior Cost Manager for Data Center Projects

Turnertownsend; Goodyear (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 mission-critical construction program, including estimating, procurement, cost control, and change management within a data center environment.

The role requires strong communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to lead cost management activities while mentoring junior staff and delivering value for clients throughout preconstruction to project completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on procurement and commercial strategies and manage vendor qualification and bid processes.
• Lead cost estimating and value engineering across design and construction phases.
• Review pricing and lead commercial negotiations to ensure competitive contracts.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts and risk registers; support cost control and change management.

Skills

Cost management

Estimating

Procurement

Change management

Project controls

Leadership

Client-facing communication

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support cost management on a large-scale mission-critical construction program, including estimating, procurement, cost control, and change management within a data center environment.

The role requires strong communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to lead cost management activities while mentoring junior staff and delivering value for clients throughout preconstruction to project completion.