Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • $90K — $120K *
Abilene, TX 79605In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5-7+ years of cost management or project controls experience on medium- to large-scale construction programs.
  • Experience with mission-critical, data center, industrial, or large campus-scale developments preferred.
  • Consultancy experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of civil, structural, and MEP construction, with exposure to complex infrastructure systems preferred.
  • Advanced competency in budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and cost-control systems; EVM experience beneficial.
  • Proficient in procurement support and commercial contract management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets, and estimates throughout design and construction phases.
  • Prepare and present monthly cost reports, forecasts, and executive-level summaries for decision making.
  • Coordinate cost data from various sources for accurate validation across multiple workstreams.
  • Lead procurement activities including pricing reviews and commercial negotiations for trade packages.
  • Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement across contractors and construction phases.
  • Oversee full change-management workflow to ensure evaluations and approvals are correctly tracked.
  • Monitor commitments and variances across a high-value capital program to maintain cost control.

Benefits

  • Per diem provided for applicable travel needs.
  • Mileage reimbursement available for local candidates.
  • Relocation assistance available for those moving to Abilene.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major, multi-phase hyperscale data center construction program at a large, active campus site in Abilene, TX.

This role offers the opportunity to be directly involved in a high-profile, large-scale project from the ground up, with long-term phased delivery over several years.

You will serve as a key day-to-day client interface, ensuring disciplined cost controls, clear communication, and strong stakeholder coordination across the project team and on-site delivery partners. The ideal candidate brings strong construction cost expertise, experience supporting large-scale data center or industrial programs, and thrives in a fast-paced, site-based environment while contributing to a high-performing team.

Travel, Per Diem & Relocation
  • Per diem provided for applicable travel needs.
  • Mileage reimbursement available for candidates within commuting distance.
  • Relocation assistance available for those interested in moving to the Abilene area.


Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets, and estimates throughout design and construction phases across a large, multi-building campus.
  • Prepare and present monthly cost reports, forecasts, and executive-level summaries to support program-wide decision making.
  • Coordinate cost data from designers, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors for accurate validation across multiple workstreams.
  • Maintain benchmarking and built-cost records to support continuous improvement across the broader program.
  • Lead procurement support activities, including pricing reviews, scope validation, and commercial negotiations for major trade packages.
  • Manage final accounts and drive timely agreement across multiple contractors and phases.
  • Oversee full change-management workflow, ensuring changes are reviewed, evaluated, negotiated, approved, and accurately tracked.
  • Maintain rigorous cost-control systems, monitoring commitments, variances, and trends across a high-value capital program.
  • Support contingency planning and cost-risk analysis activities in a dynamic construction environment.
  • Coordinate cost, schedule, and scope alignment with project controls and site delivery teams.
  • Lead value-engineering and cost-optimization efforts across phases, systems, and trades, including mission-critical MEP infrastructure.
  • Monitor market conditions and provide commercial insights relevant to large-scale construction and supply chain dynamics.
  • Serve as a primary client interface, ensuring objectives and expectations are met across both office and site stakeholders.
  • Prepare clear commentary on contractor submissions and support governance reviews.
  • Ensure compliance with Turner & Townsend Business Management Systems.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high-performance culture.
  • Support financial management tasks including margin tracking and resource forecasting
  • 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.
  • 5-7+ years of cost management or project controls experience on medium- to large-scale construction programs.
  • Experience with mission-critical, data center, industrial, or large campus-scale developments preferred.
  • Consultancy experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of civil, structural, and MEP construction, with exposure to complex infrastructure systems preferred.
  • Advanced competency in budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and cost-control systems; EVM experience beneficial.
  • Proven ability to manage full change-management processes on major projects.
  • Strong project controls understanding, including cost-schedule integration and variance analysis.
  • Skilled in procurement support and commercial contract management.
  • RICS accreditation (or progress toward certification) preferred.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
  • High analytical capability and 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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