Senior Data Center Cost Manager & Quantity Surveyor

Turner-; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a large-scale data center construction project. This client-facing role provides cost management, commercial guidance and quantity surveying services throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in cost management within construction, with strong communication and leadership skills. On-site work is required, and accreditation by RICS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related construction discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, commercial management, or project controls within the construction industry.
• Experience leading cost management services on medium to large-scale construction projects, preferably mission-critical data centers or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide estimating, cost planning, and commercial management services, including final cost plans.
• Review and participate with design teams and contractors in cost estimates.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

RICS accreditation (preferred)

Job description

Turner Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a large-scale data center construction project. This client-facing role provides cost management, commercial guidance and quantity surveying services throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in cost management within construction, with strong communication and leadership skills. On-site work is required, and accreditation by RICS is preferred.