Senior Cost Manager | Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Projects

Turner & Townsend; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on a large-scale data center program. The role covers estimating, procurement, cost control, change management and commercial oversight from preconstruction through project completion.

The successful candidate will communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders, mentor junior staff, and work independently while upholding our standards and SOX controls where applicable.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of cost management or commercial experience in construction.
• Experience leading cost management on large, complex projects (industrial, data centers).
• Experience with estimating, cost planning, procurement, change management, and project controls.
• Experience reviewing contractor pricing and leading commercial negotiations.
• RICS accreditation preferred.
• Construction consultancy experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on procurement and commercial strategies and manage vendor prequalification.
• Lead estimating services throughout the project lifecycle by developing and presenting cost plans and estimates.
• Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at key milestones.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead commercial negotiations on behalf of the client.
• Manage cost reporting with clients and maintain commercial risk registers.
• Lead cost control and change management processes and review payment applications.
• Participate in cost auditing, valuation processes, and benchmarking data.
• Coordinate sources of cost information and prepare funding presentations.
• Produce monthly cost reports and executive summaries for client stakeholders.
• Manage and monitor invoicing processes and closeout activities.
• Mentor and develop junior cost management professionals.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Leadership

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on a large-scale data center program. The role covers estimating, procurement, cost control, change management and commercial oversight from preconstruction through project completion.

The successful candidate will communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders, mentor junior staff, and work independently while upholding our standards and SOX controls where applicable.