Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • $90K — $120K *
Richmond, VA 23223In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience in cost management or quantity surveying within the construction industry.
  • Involvement in large-scale, complex, or mission-critical construction projects, especially data centers.
  • Solid background in post-contract administration and change management.
  • Capacity to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.
  • Familiarity with commercial management tools like Procore, Bluebeam, and Sage.
  • Strong grasp of construction contracts, procurement strategies, and commercial risk management.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a client-facing commercial partner, communicating cost status and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Prepare and present cost plans, estimates, and cash flow forecasts for large-scale data center projects.
  • Collaborate with design teams and contractors to support cost development.
  • Influence engineering decisions by assessing cost, risk, and schedule impacts.
  • Lead cost management efforts, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting.
  • Coordinate cost inputs for transparency and accuracy.
  • Validate cost submissions from contractors and support post-contract variance analysis.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work on prestigious, large-scale projects.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology clients and practices in construction.
  • Professional growth through participation in value engineering and cost optimization workshops.
  • Potential for further opportunities in project management and commercial leadership.
  • Working in a fast-paced environment that values clear communication and teamwork.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial management, cost control, and estimating services on a major, multi-phase Data Center construction program for a global technology client.

The position is client-facing and requires strong construction knowledge, clear communication, and the ability to work confidently with owners, contractors, and design teams in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Act as a client-facing commercial partner, clearly communicating cost status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Prepare and present cost plans, estimates, funding summaries, and cash flow forecasts for large-scale data center construction projects.
  • Collaborate closely with design teams, architects/engineers, and general contractors to support cost development and design progression.
  • Influence engineering and design decisions by evaluating and communicating cost, risk, and schedule impacts.
  • Lead pre- and post-contract cost management, ensuring accurate forecasting, contingency management, and commercial reporting.
  • Coordinate all cost inputs, including supplier pricing, subcontractor data, and direct procurement, to ensure transparency and accuracy.
  • Validate general contractor and subcontractor cost submissions, including quantities, pricing, and backup documentation.
  • Estimate, negotiate, and reconcile change orders and variations in accordance with contract terms and commercial expectations.
  • Maintain commitment, contingency, and forecast models, tracking performance against approved budgets.
  • Manage interim valuations, cost checks, and payment support to ensure accurate commercial administration.
  • Support post-contract cost variance analysis and final account agreement.
  • Participate in value engineering and cost optimization workshops while maintaining performance, quality, and schedule requirements.
  • Proactively resolve cost, scope, and schedule issues with minimal supervision.
  • Prepare executive-level cost reports and written commentary on contractor submissions, risks, and trends.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in cost management or quantity surveying within the construction industry.
  • Experience on large-scale, complex, or mission-critical construction projects, such as data centers, industrial facilities, or infrastructure.
  • Strong post-contract administration and change management background.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
  • Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Sage, or similar commercial management tools.
  • Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement strategies, and commercial risk management.
  • Familiarity with data center construction, including MEP-intensive works and structural systems is advantageous.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.


Additional Information

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

About Turner & Townsend

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