Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend Limited; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost management for a major data center construction program. The role involves estimating, cost planning, and collaborating with contractors to ensure project success. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in cost management, particularly in large-scale projects. The position offers a hybrid work environment, promoting flexibility and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' experience in cost management and quantity surveying.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and negotiating change orders during the construction lifecycle.
• Preparing funding presentations and facilitating value engineering sessions.
• Managing cost checks and valuations for larger projects.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Sage

Job description

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial management, cost control, and estimating services on a global technology client’s massive data center construction program.

About the company: With offices worldwide, over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we deliver transformational projects across consultancy, project delivery, and post-project operations. Our dynamic, innovative, and client-focused team is supported by an inclusive and engaging culture. We pride ourselves on our proactive approach, expertise, integrity, and the quality of our work, enabling our team to work on some of the most exciting projects globally.

Responsibilities include:

• Estimating and negotiating change orders during the construction lifecycle.
• Providing estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
• Reviewing and collaborating with the design team and general contractor to develop cost estimates.
• Reconciling changes and assisting the general contractor to ensure data accuracy.
• Engaging with general contractors and project managers to gather status updates and prepare cost estimate revisions.
• Preparing comments on contractor submissions, including executive summaries.
• Coordinating all cost information sources for discussions and procurement.
• Informing engineering priorities based on cost impacts.
• Working proactively to resolve scheduling issues with minimal supervision.
• Managing cost checks and valuations for larger projects, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Participating in post-contract cost variance and change control processes.
• Managing contingency and cost impact logs.
• Preparing funding presentations and facilitating value engineering sessions.
• Adhering to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Additional details:

• This role is hybrid, requiring onsite presence on some days.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in cost management and quantity surveying, preferably with large-scale data centers or related projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• PQS or MRICS accreditation is a plus.
• Proficiency with cost management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Sage).
• Deep knowledge of construction contracts, procurement, and risk management.
• Understanding of data center design and construction, including MEP systems and structural elements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Note: On-site requirements may change based on client needs.

We promote a healthy, flexible work environment that supports work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace. We do not accept unsolicited CVs outside our preferred channels, and all candidate information is confidential.