Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Cost Manager in Omaha, Nebraska. The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of value-added cost management services for clients in the data center construction sector. Responsibilities include estimating and negotiating change orders, managing cost checks, and leading cost management on large projects. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have 5-7 years of experience in cost management in construction. The position offers a competitive salary range of $130K-$145K per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.
• RICS accredited or working towards it is preferred.
• Experience leading cost management on medium or large-sized construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Review and participate with the design services team for cost estimates.
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.

Skills

Cost management

Estimating

Negotiation

Leadership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Job description

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

This is a full‑time role. Turner & Townsend is looking for experienced Senior Cost Managers and/or Quantity Surveyors to act as the key, day‑to‑day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value‑added cost‑management service.

Responsibilities:

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in the development of the cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.
• Communicate or meet with general contractor and owner project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update.
• Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary.
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers directly from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.
• Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
• Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects. Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
• Participate effectively with post‑contract cost variances and the change control processes.
• Manage cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.
• Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
• Provide commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure that post‑contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
• Ensure that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.
• Carry out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
• Ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed in a timely manner.
• Compile as‑built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.
• Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others.
• Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions in line with the conditions of appointment.
• Financial management – utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and produce financial reports.
• Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for clients and the company.
• Be a role model that drives a one‑business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders and society.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a field related to construction.

• Minimum 5‑7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.
• RICS accredited or working towards it is preferred.
• Experience leading cost management on medium or large‑sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.

The salary range for this full‑time role is $130K‑$145K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, not the total compensation package. Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.