Cost Manager - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • $80K — $110K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3-6 years of relevant experience in cost-focused project controls or cost management.
  • Experience with large-scale, mission-critical construction projects such as data centers.
  • Preferred background in construction consultancy.
  • Strong skills in budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control systems.
  • Experience with procurement strategies and commercial management of contracts.
  • RICS accreditation or progress toward it is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support cost management throughout construction projects from budgeting to closeout.
  • Assist in creating detailed cost plans and budgets according to project scope.
  • Monitor project costs and track actuals versus forecasts, recommending corrective measures.
  • Review and negotiate change orders, ensuring documentation and cost validation.
  • Collaborate with project teams to confirm cost estimates with design and construction specs.
  • Prepare and present cost reports and forecasts to stakeholders and clients.
  • Manage contingency usage and cost impacts across different project phases.

Benefits

  • Support in developing internal cost management tools and processes.
  • Opportunity to work on complex data center projects with a prominent firm.
  • Professional growth potential into senior positions for driven candidates.
  • Engagement in procurement activities and negotiation processes.
  • Work with a collaborative team of clients, contractors, and internal experts.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor to support cost management on complex data center projects. You'll work with clients, contractors, and internal teams to help deliver projects on time and within budget.

You'll assist with cost planning, estimating, procurement, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. This role is ideal for someone with solid experience in cost control and financial reporting, looking to grow into a more senior position. Strong analytical skills, familiarity with MEP systems is beneficial, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders is key.

Responsibilities:
  • Support the full lifecycle of cost management activities on data center construction projects, from early-stage budgeting through final account closeout.
  • Assist in the preparation of detailed cost plans, estimates, and budgets aligned with project scope and client expectations.
  • Monitor and manage project costs, including tracking actuals vs. forecasts, identifying variances, and recommending corrective actions.
  • Review and negotiate change orders, ensuring proper documentation, cost validation, and alignment with contractual terms.
  • Collaborate with design consultants, engineers, and contractors to validate cost estimates and ensure consistency with design intent and construction feasibility.
  • Prepare and present regular cost reports, forecasts, and executive summaries to internal stakeholders and clients.
  • Track and manage contingency usage, commitments, and cost impacts across multiple packages or phases.
  • Participate in procurement activities, including bid analysis, scope reviews, and contractor negotiations.
  • Maintain and update benchmarking data, historical cost records, and lessons learned to support future project planning.
  • Contribute to value engineering and design optimization exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with internal financial systems, client-specific requirements, and applicable regulatory controls.
  • Support the development and improvement of internal cost management tools, templates, and processes.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3-6 years of relevant experience in cost-focused project controls or cost management.
  • Experience with large-scale, mission-critical construction projects (e.g., data centers, high-tech, industrial).
  • Construction consultancy experience is preferred.
  • Strong background in cost management, budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control systems.
  • Experience with procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
  • RICS accreditation or working toward it is advantageous.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard tools and software for cost management.


Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

About Turner & Townsend

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