Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor- Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • $75K — $95K *
Scranton, PA 18504In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
6 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3-5+ years of cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls experience.
  • Experience in medium- to large-scale construction programs; mission-critical or industrial experience is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of civil, structural, and MEP construction concepts.
  • Proficient in budgeting, cost reporting, cost control systems, and forecasting.
  • Familiarity with procurement processes, contract administration, and commercial terms.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support preparation and maintenance of cost plans, budgets, and estimates.
  • Assist in monthly cost reporting, forecasting, and developing executive summaries.
  • Gather, verify, and validate cost data from designers, contractors, and vendors.
  • Maintain cost records, benchmarks, and databases for ongoing improvement.
  • Support procurement activities, including quantity takeoffs and pricing reviews.
  • Manage the day-to-day change management process, tracking and reconciling change events.
  • Monitor market conditions and provide updates to the project team.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and progress toward RICS or other accreditation.
  • Participation in complex, multi-phase projects with significant impact.
  • Collaboration with high-profile clients and industry stakeholders.
  • Chance to work in a dynamic and fast-paced construction environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major multi-phase data center construction program. The development includes a large multi-building campus currently under construction, with phased delivery extending over several years. This role will support cost planning, reporting, change control, and commercial coordination across a complex, fast-moving site.

You will work closely with client stakeholders, contractors, and the internal project team to ensure strong cost governance and accurate financial controls throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities
  • Support the preparation, maintenance, and updating of cost plans, budgets, and estimates.
  • Assist in monthly cost reporting, forecasting, and developing executive summaries.
  • Gather, verify, and validate cost data from designers, contractors, and vendors.
  • Maintain cost records, benchmarks, and databases for ongoing improvement.
  • Support procurement activities, including quantity takeoffs, pricing reviews, and scope comparisons.
  • Assist with final account preparation and commercial closeout.
  • Manage the day-to-day change-management process: review, validate, track, and reconcile change events.
  • Maintain cost-control logs, monitor commitments, and track variances.
  • Support contingency management and cost-risk reviews.
  • Coordinate cost information with scheduling and project controls teams for cost-schedule alignment.
  • Participate in value-engineering and cost-optimization efforts.
  • Monitor market conditions and provide updates to the team.
  • Support client interface activities and help ensure requirements are understood and met.
  • Prepare commentary on contractor submissions and support governance reviews.
  • Ensure adherence to Turner & Townsend Business Management Systems.
  • Provide guidance and support to junior team members as needed.
  • Assist with financial tasks such as forecasting and cost-to-complete reviews.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which must be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • 3-5+ years of cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls experience.
  • Experience supporting medium- to large-scale construction programs; mission-critical or industrial experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of civil, structural, and MEP construction concepts.
  • Proficiency in budgeting, cost reporting, cost control systems, and forecasting.
  • Experience supporting change-management workflows on construction projects.
  • Ability to interpret schedules and understand basic cost impacts.
  • Familiarity with procurement processes, contract administration, and commercial terms.
  • Progress toward RICS or other professional accreditation is a plus.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder-coordination skills.
  • Solid analytical skills with high attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with standard cost management tools and Microsoft Office.


Additional Information

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

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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