Senior Data Center Cost Lead | Construction & VE

Turnertownsend; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Tysons, VA seeks an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to deliver value-added cost management across a major data centre portfolio in Northern Virginia. The role is client-facing and based in our Tysons office.

You will lead cost planning, manage change orders, VE sessions, and reporting, coordinating with design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to optimise cost outcomes on multi-phase data centre projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6-7 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management within large-scale construction.
• Experience supporting mission-critical or data centre projects.
• Proficiency in cost management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
• Review and collaborate with design teams and general contractors on cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and validate contractor data for accuracy.
• Coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders to prepare cost estimate updates.
• Prepare written reports and executive summaries on contractor submissions.
• Consolidate cost data from suppliers, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Inform engineering and design decisions based on cost impact.
• Manage cost checks, valuations, and reporting across large-scale projects.
• Oversee cost control, contingency management, and commitment tracking.
• Lead value engineering (VE) sessions and contribute to design optioneering.
• Review contractor pricing and lead negotiations to achieve fair value.
• Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Produce monthly cost reports and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Support final account negotiations and closeout processes.
• Maintain cost benchmarks and historical data for future projects.
• Mentor junior team members and promote a high-performance team environment.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Client-facing

Cost management

Negotiation

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Cost management systems

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Tysons, VA seeks an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to deliver value-added cost management across a major data centre portfolio in Northern Virginia. The role is client-facing and based in our Tysons office.

You will lead cost planning, manage change orders, VE sessions, and reporting, coordinating with design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to optimise cost outcomes on multi-phase data centre projects.