Strategic Cost Manager – Hyperscale Data Centers

Turner & Townsend; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Richmond, VA is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support cost planning, budgeting, and financial control on a hyperscale data center program. You will work with design teams, contractors, and vendors to validate cost estimates and manage cost throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong communication, client-facing skills, and experience with cost management in large-scale environments; SOX controls may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in cost management or project controls in large-scale environments (e.g., data centers).
• Experience in construction consultancy is preferred.
• Solid understanding of estimating, budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control systems.
• Familiarity with procurement strategies and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Support cost management across all project phases, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates using industry benchmarks and documentation.
• Assist in producing monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and financial updates for stakeholders.
• Help manage change control processes, including review of change orders and cost variances.
• Collaborate with design teams, general contractors, and vendors to validate cost estimates and perform quantity surveying.
• Contribute to cost risk analysis and scenario planning for multi-phase programs.
• Monitor market trends and provide input on escalation and material pricing.
• Assist in developing strategies for cost optimization and value engineering.
• Coordinate with scheduling teams to align cost forecasts with project timelines.

Skills

Communication

Client-facing

Cost management

Budgeting

Estimating

Financial reporting

Cost control systems

Procurement strategies

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Richmond, VA is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support cost planning, budgeting, and financial control on a hyperscale data center program. You will work with design teams, contractors, and vendors to validate cost estimates and manage cost throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong communication, client-facing skills, and experience with cost management in large-scale environments; SOX controls may apply.