Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Towards AI, Inc.; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Berkeley, CA is seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost planning and governance for hyperscale data center facilities. You will collaborate with design teams and contractors to ensure financial accuracy and transparent reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The role focuses on estimating, change control, contingency strategies, and value engineering, with accountability for final account negotiations and commercial reports.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 57 years of relevant cost management experience in the construction industry is required, with a preference for a background in construction consultancy.
• Applicants should have proven experience leading cost management on complex projects such as data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• RICS accreditation or progress toward chartership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, estimating, and manage change control and contingency strategies.
• Coordinate with designers, engineers, and contractors to ensure financial accuracy and transparency.
• Prepare commercial reports and conduct value engineering exercises.
• Manage final account negotiations.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Construction management

Estimating

Forecasting

Change control

Value engineering

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Cost Management/Quantity Surveying/Engineering

Job description

# Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction## Turner & TownsendPublished 17 Jul 2026### Share this jobBerkeley, CA, USAFull Time## Role Highlights### Languages used### Key skillsSocial MediaInfrastructureDataSustainabilityForecastingSearch### Tools, Libraries and FrameworksShell## DescriptionThe role involves serving as the primary day-to-day client interface for the development of hyperscale data center facilities and mission-critical infrastructure. The individual will provide commercial leadership and cost governance throughout the entire project lifecycle. Responsibilities include leading cost planning, estimating, and managing change control and contingency strategies. The position requires coordinating with designers, engineers, and contractors to ensure financial accuracy and transparency. Additionally, the role entails preparing commercial reports, conducting value engineering exercises, and managing final account negotiations.## Required Qualifications and SkillsCandidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 57 years of relevant cost management experience in the construction industry is required, with a preference for a background in construction consultancy. Applicants should have proven experience leading cost management on complex projects such as data centers or mission-critical facilities. RICS accreditation or progress toward chartership is preferred.## ApplyVisit full job listing