Senior Data Center Cost Manager — Remote with Travel

Turner & Townsend; Maryland; Remote; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major data center program on the East Coast. The role focuses on cost control, budgeting, change management, and stakeholder engagement across design and delivery teams.

This position is primarily remote with occasional on-site visits to Frederick, MD, roughly 3–4 days per month. The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years in mission-critical data centers, strong procurement and EVM experience, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 5-7+ years of cost management experience on mission-critical data center projects.
• East Coast-based with ability to travel to Frederick, MD as needed.
• Strong procurement, budgeting, forecasting, and change management skills.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates through design and delivery.
• Produce monthly cost reports and funding data for stakeholders.
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for validation and auditing.
• Lead procurement strategy, pricing reviews, and contract negotiations.
• Own change control and manage cost variances across the project lifecycle.
• Support cost risk analysis and contingency management.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure SOX controls where applicable.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Forecasting

EVM

Procurement strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/related field

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major data center program on the East Coast. The role focuses on cost control, budgeting, change management, and stakeholder engagement across design and delivery teams.

This position is primarily remote with occasional on-site visits to Frederick, MD, roughly 3–4 days per month. The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years in mission-critical data centers, strong procurement and EVM experience, and excellent