Senior Data Center Cost Manager — Strategic Leader

Turner & Townsend; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Northern Virginia is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to act as the key client interface for a major data center portfolio. The role is based out of our Tysons, VA office, supporting projects across the region’s primary data center corridors.

You must be a strong communicator, self-motivated, and capable of leading cost management activities across multiple large-scale construction projects with a focus on value engineering and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• 6–7 years of cost management/quantity surveying experience in large-scale construction.
• Experience with data center projects preferred.
• Strong cost control, change management, and contract administration skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.
• MRICS, PMP, CCP or similar certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate 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

Client-facing

Negotiation

Cost management

Leadership

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

Cost management software

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Northern Virginia is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to act as the key client interface for a major data center portfolio. The role is based out of our Tysons, VA office, supporting projects across the region’s primary data center corridors.

You must be a strong communicator, self-motivated, and capable of leading cost management activities across multiple large-scale construction projects with a focus on value engineering and cost control.