Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • $110K — $130K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of relevant cost management experience in the construction industry, with a focus on data centers preferred.
  • RICS accredited or working towards accreditation is advantageous.
  • Experience in medium to large construction projects, particularly MEP-intensive environments.
  • Prior experience in construction consultancy is highly valued.
  • Strong understanding of construction technicalities including procurement routes and value management.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on strategies and manage vendor prequalification and appointment processes.
  • Develop and present detailed project estimates and value engineering recommendations to clients.
  • Establish and maintain a cost reporting schedule while reviewing budgets and forecasts with clients.
  • Oversee cost control processes, including the assessment of payment applications and change orders.
  • Manage the invoicing process and ensure timely billing.
  • Conduct benchmarking against similar projects to ensure competitive standards are upheld.
  • Oversee final accounting processes and execute post-contract audits.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available to employees.
  • Eligibility for bonuses based on performance.
  • On-site presence may vary depending on client requirements.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our New York City team, and support our expanding portfolio of data center clients. This role is critical to our continued growth in the mission-critical and hyperscale data center sector. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, technical awareness of data center delivery, and a proactive approach aligned with Turner & Townsend's purpose and values.

Responsibilities:
  • Advising client on strategies, managing prequalification of vendors, assessing proposals, bids, and bid levelling documents, making final recommendations to the client, attending & chairing bid interviews, and managing appointment process.
  • Manage estimating services by developing project estimates (relating to construction, fees, direct work and other costs), reviewing estimations prepared by junior team members, presenting estimates to client, presenting value engineering recommendations and risk assessments to client, meeting with vendors to review, validate, and challenge costs, and reviewing estimates by utilizing benchmark data collected from other projects.
  • Manage cost reporting by establishing reporting schedule, reviewing & presenting cost reports and forecasts, reviewing project budget & spend forecast with the client, developing & maintaining commercial risk register, and hosting periodic meetings with project team & vendors.
  • Manage cost control process by assessing payment applications, liaising with project managers to recommend contractor entitlements, reviewing requests for change orders from vendors & making recommendations to client, and using dispute prevention/management/resolution procedures to manage payment requisitions, change orders, and contractual disputes.
  • Manage & monitor invoicing process.
  • Benchmark performance against other successful commissions.
  • Manage all facets of the final accounting process and post contract audits and account close outs.
  • Hold post-contract reviews with the client to establish a lesson learned document and apply lessons to create training manual.
  • Develop procedures governing handover of project.
  • Perform all the duties above through the use/preparation of Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry, with exposure to data center, mission-critical, or highly serviced projects preferred.
  • RICS accredited or working towards it is valuable.
  • Experience supporting cost management on medium or large sized construction projects, ideally including MEP-intensive environments.
  • Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
  • Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering, with awareness of data center design and delivery considerations (e.g., redundancy, phasing, and scalability).
  • Strong communication skills.


Additional Information

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

The base salary range for this role is $110K-$130K USD. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

About Turner & Townsend

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Joining Turner & Townsend offers a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting projects worldwide. As a global leader in professional services, Turner & Townsend is at the forefront of transforming the industry through expertise, innovation, and leadership.

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Turner & Townsend is committed to the professional growth and continuous development of its team members. The company supports career advancement through robust training programs, including leadership development and diversity training, ensuring every team member has the tools and knowledge to succeed.

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For those starting their career journey, Turner & Townsend offers internship programs that provide a rich learning environment. Interns gain hands-on experience, working alongside seasoned professionals and contributing to impactful projects. These internships are a gateway to full-time employment and a flourishing career within the company.

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Turner & Townsend prides itself on fostering an inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated. The company believes that a diverse workforce enhances creativity and drives innovation. Employees from various backgrounds are encouraged to share their unique perspectives, promoting a collaborative and supportive workplace.

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Understanding the importance of a work-life balance, Turner & Townsend offers comprehensive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of its team. Benefits include health care, flexible working conditions, and competitive retirement plans, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for employees.

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