Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • $90K — $130K *
Hampton, GA 30228In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
6 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5-7+ years in cost management/project controls in mission-critical environments.
  • Data center construction experience is essential.
  • Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
  • Solid understanding of MEP systems and campus-scale infrastructure.
  • Strong foundation in budgeting and cost control systems, including EVM.
  • Expertise in procurement strategies and commercial management of contracts.
  • RICS accreditation or progress towards certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates throughout project phases.
  • Produce and present monthly cost reports and funding data to stakeholders.
  • Coordinate cost information from various sources for validation and auditing.
  • Lead procurement strategy development and contractor pricing reviews.
  • Manage final accounts and change control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Support cost risk analysis and commitment tracking for informed decision-making.
  • Monitor market trends and provide timely insights to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with minimal on-site requirements.
  • Opportunity to work on a substantial, multi-phase greenfield program.
  • Engagement with multiple stakeholders and design partners.
  • Mentorship opportunities to coach junior team members.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge data center construction projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor with data center construction experience to serve as the key, day-to-day client interface and deliver value-added cost management services on a large-scale, mission-critical data center program. This development is a substantial, multi-phase greenfield program that will support significant long-term capacity expansion within the data center sector.

The project represents a major capital investment and will involve coordination with multiple stakeholders, design partners, and delivery teams throughout its lifecycle. The successful candidate will help drive cost governance, commercial rigor, and informed decision-making across all phases of this prominent and complex program.

This role can be performed remotely, with an expected on-site presence of 2-3 days each month, depending on project phase and client requirements. Data center construction experience is required.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates through design and delivery phases, leveraging industry benchmarks and technical documentation.
  • Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding data to stakeholders.
  • Coordinate all sources of cost information (design teams, GC, subs, vendor quotes) for robust cost validation and auditing.
  • Compile built cost records for benchmarking and continuous improvement.
  • Lead procurement strategy development, contractor/subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and commercial negotiations to secure fair contract prices.
  • Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement.
  • Own change control throughout the lifecycle: review, estimate, negotiate, and reconcile change orders; manage post-contract cost variances.
  • Support cost risk analysis, scenario planning, contingency management, and commitment tracking.
  • Ensure robust cost control systems, including Earned Value Management (EVM) where applicable.
  • Integrate cost with schedule and scope, coordinating closely with project controls/scheduling teams.
  • Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact; lead value engineering (VE) initiatives and cost optimization strategies.
  • Monitor market trends (escalation, labor availability, material pricing) and provide timely insights.
  • Act as the primary client interface, ensuring objectives are met and service excellence is delivered.
  • Prepare and present executive-level updates, written comments on GC submissions, and cost estimate updates.
  • Ensure adherence to internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies.
  • Mentor and coach junior team members; foster a high-performance, one-business culture.
  • Demonstrate excellence in financial management (margin tracking, monthly fee/resource forecasts) across commissions.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications

  • Able to work onsite 2-3 days during one week each month, depending on project phase and client requirements.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Data center construction experience is required.
  • 5-7+ years in cost management/project controls within mission-critical environments (data centers, high-tech, industrial) and medium to large projects of moderate to high complexity.
  • Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.
  • Solid understanding of MEP systems, resilience requirements, and campus-scale infrastructure common to hyperscale data centers.
  • Strong foundation in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and EVM.
  • Expertise in procurement strategies and the commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
  • Experience with large-scale siteworks, utility coordination, and sustainability certifications (e.g., LEED) is advantageous.
  • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is advantageous.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard cost management tools and software.


Additional Information

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

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