Job DescriptionTurner & Townsend is seeking an experienced
Cost Manager /
Quantity Surveyor to serve as the key, day-to-day client interface and deliver a value-added cost management service on a large-scale, multi-phase mission-critical data center program in Colombus, Ohio. This role is pivotal in ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, with strong emphasis on governance, commercial rigor, and stakeholder engagement.
Travel, Per Diem & Relocation- Per diem will be provided for all required travel.
- Mileage reimbursement is available for candidates who live within driving distance of the site.
- For candidates traveling from farther away, the client will cover necessary travel costs.
- Relocation assistance is available for those interested in moving closer to the project location.
The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a client-facing environment, communicate clearly, and can work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. In this significant position, you will provide leadership and direction while embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.
This is an opportunity to drive cost management on one of the most significant technology infrastructure programs in the region.
Responsibilities:- Advise the client on procurement strategies, manage vendor prequalification, assess bids, and lead bid leveling and recommendation processes.
- Manage estimating activities across the full project lifecycle, including developing and reviewing construction cost estimates, presenting to clients, and supporting value engineering and risk assessments.
- Engage with vendors and contractors to review, validate, and challenge pricing using benchmark data.
- Establish and manage cost reporting processes, including forecasts, budget tracking, and commercial risk registers.
- Lead cost control activities, including payment application reviews, change order evaluation, and contract entitlement recommendations.
- Support dispute avoidance and resolution through structured change and cost management processes.
- Manage and monitor invoicing and financial tracking.
- Oversee final accounts, post-contract audits, and project closeout activities.
- Conduct post-project reviews and support lessons learned documentation and process improvements.
- Develop and support project handover procedures.
- Utilize cost estimating, take-off, and reporting tools to support project delivery.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications- Able to work on-site in Conesville, OH as required, with a flexible hybrid schedule and available per diem, travel, or relocation support.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3-5+ years in cost management/project controls within mission-critical environments (data centers, high-tech, industrial) and medium to large projects of moderate to high complexity.
- Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.
- Solid understanding of MEP systems, resilience requirements, and campus-scale infrastructure common to hyperscale data centers.
- Strong foundation in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and EVM.
- Expertise in procurement strategies and the commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
- RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is advantageous.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.
- Proficiency with industry-standard cost management tools and software.
Additional Information*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs 
