Senior Data Center Cost Manager for Hyperscale Projects

Turner & Townsend; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is looking for a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost management for a large-scale data center project in West Virginia. The role requires 5–7 years of relevant experience in construction cost management, strong leadership, and communication skills. Responsibilities include cost planning, change management, and reporting. The position emphasizes collaboration and values, ensuring financial accuracy and effective team management. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of relevant cost management experience within the construction industry.
• Proven experience leading cost management on high-complexity projects, ideally including data centers.
• Strong understanding of procurement strategies and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, estimating, and commercial management for large-scale data center facilities.
• Manage change control, cost variances, and contingency strategy throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Prepare written commercial reports, including monthly cost reports and executive summaries.

Skills

Cost management

Leadership

Budgeting

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

A leading project management firm is looking for a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost management for a large-scale data center project in West Virginia. The role requires 5–7 years of relevant experience in construction cost management, strong leadership, and communication skills. Responsibilities include cost planning, change management, and reporting. The position emphasizes collaboration and values, ensuring financial accuracy and effective team management. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and development.