Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • $90K — $120K *
Milwaukee, WI 53215In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
4 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field.
  • 5-7 years' relevant experience in construction cost management.
  • Experience with large, complex, multi-building construction programs, ideally campus-style developments.
  • Proficient in managing fast-paced projects with phased delivery and diverse stakeholder involvement.
  • Strong grasp of cost drivers and commercial frameworks for ground-up mega-scale construction.
  • RICS accreditation (or working toward it) preferred.
  • Solid experience leading cost management on medium to large, moderately complex construction projects.

Responsibilities

  • Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
  • Produce and present final cost plans and conduct cost planning.
  • Review and collaborate with design teams and contractors on cost estimates.
  • Support general contractor by reconciling changes and ensuring accurate cost data.
  • Prepare commentary for contractor submissions and provide executive summaries.
  • Coordinate cost data from design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
  • Mentor and develop team members to foster a strong delivery culture.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Exposure to large-scale and multi-building construction projects.
  • Engagement in a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
  • Enhanced leadership responsibilities in project management.
  • Participation in transformative construction consultancy practices.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major data center development program in the Milwaukee metro area. This role will act as a key day-to-day client interface on a large, multi-building hyperscale campus.The program includes significant phased development, substantial construction volume, and coordination across design teams, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will be confident interacting directly with clients, project partners, and contractors, and will be comfortable working both independently and as part of a broader delivery team. This position requires strong leadership, solid technical capability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality cost management services aligned with Turner & Townsend's standards and values.

Responsibilities
  • Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
  • Provide estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
  • Review and participate with design teams and general contractors in developing cost estimates.
  • Reconcile changes and support the general contractor to ensure accurate cost data.
  • Communicate with the contractor and client PM to gather updates and produce revised cost estimates.
  • Prepare written commentary on contractor submissions, including executive summaries.
  • Coordinate cost information from design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
  • Provide guidance to help inform engineering priorities based on cost impacts.
  • Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling and coordination issues.
  • Manage cost checks and valuations on large-scale projects; ensure timely, accurate validation.
  • Participate in post-contract cost variance reviews and change control processes.
  • Oversee contingency usage, cost impacts, and commitment tracking.
  • Prepare funding data and support value engineering sessions with stakeholders.
  • Develop cost plans and estimates through all design phases, with updates at key milestones.
  • Provide commercial guidance for design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
  • Review contractor and subcontractor pricing; lead client-side commercial negotiations.
  • Perform quantity surveying, cost control, and change management duties throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure post-contract cost variances, audits, and valuations are managed effectively.
  • Produce monthly cost reports for client presentation.
  • Ensure timely negotiation and agreement of final accounts.
  • Compile built cost data for benchmarking.
  • Mentor and develop team members; support strong delivery culture.
  • Track fees, margins, and forecasts in internal systems; support financial management for commissions.
  • Implement Turner & Townsend methodologies and delivery tools across the team.
  • Act as a role model for a one-business culture and high-quality service delivery.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 5-7 years' relevant experience in construction cost management.
  • Experience supporting large, complex, multi-building construction programs, preferably campus-style developments.
  • Experience working on fast-paced projects with phased delivery and multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Strong understanding of cost drivers and commercial frameworks commonly associated with ground-up mega-scale construction.
  • RICS accreditation (or working toward it) preferred.
  • Experience leading cost management on medium to large construction projects of moderate to high complexity.
  • Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.
  • Solid understanding of procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
  • Excellent communication skills.


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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