Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • $90K — $130K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
  • 6-10+ years of experience in cost management or project controls, with increasing responsibility.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale, mission-critical construction projects.
  • Expertise in cost planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control systems.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement strategies and management of contractor/vendor contracts.
  • RICS accreditation or pursuing it is advantageous.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead full lifecycle cost management activities on large-scale projects.
  • Develop and present detailed cost plans aligned with project scope.
  • Oversee cost control processes and implement corrective actions for variances.
  • Review and negotiate change orders with proper documentation.
  • Provide strategic advice on procurement strategies and bid analysis.
  • Prepare and deliver executive-level cost reports and presentations.
  • Manage contingency tracking and cost impacts across multiple project phases.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale, mission-critical data center projects.
  • Collaborative environment with design teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
  • Chance to contribute to the enhancement of internal cost management tools.
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment catering to multiple project phases.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support hyperscale data center construction projects across the Atlanta metro area. This role offers the opportunity to play a key role on a large-scale, mission-critical data center program.

You will be responsible for managing all cost-related aspects of projects from early-stage budgeting through final closeout. In this client-facing role, you will collaborate closely with design teams, contractors, and key stakeholders to ensure effective cost control, risk management, and value optimization across multiple project phases.

Responsibilities
  • Lead full lifecycle cost management activities on large-scale hyperscale data center construction projects, from early-stage budgeting through final account closeout.
  • Develop and present detailed cost plans, estimates, and budgets aligned with project scope and client objectives.
  • Oversee cost control processes, monitor actuals vs. forecasts, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
  • Review and negotiate change orders, ensuring proper documentation and cost validation.
  • Provide strategic advice on procurement strategies, bid analysis, and contractor negotiations.
  • Prepare and deliver executive-level cost reports, forecasts, and presentations to clients and senior stakeholders.
  • Manage contingency tracking, commitments, and cost impacts across multiple packages or phases.
  • Drive value engineering and design optimization initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Maintain benchmarking data, historical cost records, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to the enhancement of internal cost management tools, templates, and processes.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, engineers, and general contractors to ensure cost control and efficient project execution.
  • Participate in risk workshops and proactively identify financial risks, developing mitigation strategies.
  • Support preconstruction activities, feasibility studies, and early-stage cost modeling for future phases.
  • Ensure compliance with internal financial systems, client-specific requirements, and regulatory controls.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
  • 6-10+ years of experience in cost management or project controls, with increasing responsibility.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale, mission-critical construction projects (e.g., data centers, high-tech, industrial).
  • Expertise in cost planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control systems.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
  • RICS accreditation or working toward it is advantageous.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard tools and software for cost management.
  • Familiarity with MEP systems and complex building services is beneficial.
  • Ability to manage multiple phases and packages concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong understanding of construction contracts, change management processes, and risk allocation.
  • Experience with value engineering and design optimization techniques.


Additional Information

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

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