Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend; Palmetto (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost management for large-scale data center construction projects. The role involves estimating, negotiating, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project success. Candidates should have significant experience in cost management, excellent communication skills, and a relevant degree. This hybrid position offers a dynamic work environment focused on inclusivity and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in cost management and quantity surveying.
• PQS or MRICS accreditation is a plus.
• Strong experience in post-contract and change order management.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Providing estimate and cost planning, including producing final cost plans.
• Communicating with project stakeholders to gather information and update estimates.

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 for a global technology client’s large-scale data center construction program.

This role requires excellent communication skills and comfort in a client-facing environment.

Responsibilities

1. Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
2. Providing estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
3. Reviewing and collaborating with design teams and general contractors on cost estimates.
4. Reconciling changes and ensuring data accuracy with the general contractor.
5. Communicating with project stakeholders to gather information and update cost estimates.
6. Preparing comments on contractor submissions and executive summaries.
7. Coordinating cost information from various sources for discussions and procurement.
8. Driving engineering priorities based on cost impacts.
9. Managing cost checks, valuations, and post-contract variances.
10. Tracking cost impacts, contingencies, and commitments.
11. Preparing funding presentations and facilitating value engineering sessions.
12. Adhering to SOX controls where applicable.

Qualifications

• Hybrid role with some onsite requirements.
• Strong experience in post-contract and change order management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in cost management and quantity surveying, preferably with large data centers or similar 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, MEP systems, and structural elements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Additional Information

• On-site presence may vary based on client needs.

Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, inclusive, and flexible work environment, respecting work-life balance. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

Learn more about us at our website. Please note, we do not accept unsolicited CVs outside our preferred channels. All information is confidential.