Senior Data Center Cost Leader

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

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is recruiting a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to act as the key client interface, delivering cost management across a major data centre portfolio in Northern Virginia. The role is client-facing from our Tysons, VA office, supporting projects across counties in the region.

You will lead cost control, prepare cost plans, review contractor data, and drive cost-related decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in construction-related field.
• 6-7+ years in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management on large-scale projects.
• Experience with mission-critical/data centre projects preferred.
• Strong cost control, change management, and contract administration experience.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills; able to lead meetings and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders across the construction lifecycle.
• Prepare and present final cost plans and cost reporting.
• Review estimates with design teams and GC contractors; validate data accuracy.
• Coordinate with contractors and stakeholders on cost updates and reports.
• Lead VE sessions and contribute to design optioneering.
• Oversee cost checks, valuations, and post-contract cost variances.
• Produce monthly cost reports and support closeout negotiations.
• Maintain cost benchmarks and historical data; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Client-facing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Turner & Townsend is recruiting a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to act as the key client interface, delivering cost management across a major data centre portfolio in Northern Virginia. The role is client-facing from our Tysons, VA office, supporting projects across counties in the region.

You will lead cost control, prepare cost plans, review contractor data, and drive cost-related decision-making.