Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turnertownsend; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The position requires onsite presence Monday through Friday in Rayville, LA. While local candidates or those open to relocation are preferred, a per diem is available for candidates who are unable to relocate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management experience is a plus.
• 5+ years in cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls for large-scale construction.
• Strong cost control, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and evaluate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cash flow reports, and cost control systems.
• Monitor and control project costs to align with budgets and client objectives.
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and financial updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Review contractor pricing, change orders, pay applications, valuations, and final accounts.
• Collaborate with design teams and contractors on cost estimates and validations.
• Coordinate with finance to manage cash flow forecasting and monitor performance against projections.
• Support procurement activities, contract administration, and commercial negotiations.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Budgeting

Forecasting

Earned Value

Contract administration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client-facing

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Management knowledge

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to support a global technology client on large-scale data center construction projects. This role will serve as a key day-to-day client interface, ensuring financial objectives are achieved through proactive cost control, forecasting, cash flow management, pay applications, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.

The position requires onsite presence Monday through Friday in Rayville, LA. While local candidates or those open to relocation are preferred, a per diem is available for candidates who are unable to relocate.

To be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with project stakeholders. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the financial health and successful delivery of complex mission-critical construction programs.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and evaluate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cash flow reports, and cost control systems.
• Monitor and control project costs to ensure alignment with approved budgets and client objectives.
• Track project commitments, expenditures, accruals, and forecasts, providing accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and financial updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Review and participate with design teams and contractors in the development and validation of project cost estimates.
• Reconcile cost changes and ensure contractor cost data remains accurate and properly documented.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and client representatives to gather information required for cost reporting and forecasting.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, change requests, and commercial submissions.
• Provide commercial and cost management input during design development, value engineering, and procurement activities.
• Manage cost impact assessments, contingency tracking, commitment logs, and change management processes.
• Maintain project change logs and ensure cost implications of changes are understood, documented, and communicated.
• Prepare, review, and track pay applications and support invoice validation processes.
• Coordinate with finance teams to manage cash flow forecasting and monitor actual performance against projections.
• Assist with procurement activities, contract administration, and commercial negotiations.
• Monitor project performance, identify cost risks and opportunities, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage cost checks, valuations, and financial validation processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the preparation and negotiation of final accounts.
• Compile and maintain benchmarking data, cost histories, and project financial records.
• Represent Turner & Townsend in client meetings, providing expertise and recommendations on cost control and financial performance.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams while promoting best practices in cost management and project controls.
• Identify, coach, and mentor team members to support professional growth and project success.
• Utilize internal systems to manage project financial performance, resource planning, and reporting requirements.
• Implement and maintain Turner & Townsend delivery methodologies, business systems, and cost management best practices.
• Display excellence in leadership and service delivery aligned with Turner & Townsend's values and culture.
• Be a role model who promotes collaboration, accountability, and exceptional client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls supporting large-scale construction projects.
• Strong experience in cost control, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Experience leading cost management activities on medium to large construction projects.
• Experience reviewing contractor estimates, change orders, pay applications, valuations, and final accounts.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement, contract administration, and commercial management.
• Advanced knowledge of cost control systems, financial forecasting tools, and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders in a client-facing environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced project environment.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive