Senior Cost Manager & QS – Data Center Projects

Turner-; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support large-scale data center construction projects. This on-site role collaborates with clients to ensure financial objectives are met through proactive cost control, forecasting, cash flow management, pay applications and change management.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in cost management, strong budgeting and reporting skills, and experience in data centers or mission-critical projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls for large-scale construction.
• Strong cost control, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large projects.
• Understanding of contracts, procurement, and commercial management.
• Advanced knowledge of EVM principles.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Experience in data center or mission-critical projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and evaluate change orders through the construction lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, cash flow reports, and cost control systems.
• Monitor and control project costs to align with approved budgets and client objectives.
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and financial updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Review contractor estimates, change orders, pay applications, valuations, and final accounts.
• Collaborate with design teams and contractors on cost estimates and validation.
• Manage cost impact assessments, contingency tracking, and change management processes.
• Coordinate with finance to forecast cash flow and monitor performance against projections.
• Assist with procurement activities, contract administration and commercial negotiations.
• Mentor project teams and promote best practices in cost management.

Skills

Cost management

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow

Client-facing

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Accounting

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support large-scale data center construction projects. This on-site role collaborates with clients to ensure financial objectives are met through proactive cost control, forecasting, cash flow management, pay applications and change management.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in cost management, strong budgeting and reporting skills, and experience in data centers or mission-critical projects.