Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • $90K — $120K *
Scranton, PA 18504In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related construction field.
  • 5-7+ years of cost management experience within the construction industry.
  • RICS accreditation (or working toward accreditation) preferred.
  • Experience leading cost management on medium to large, complex construction projects.
  • Strong construction consultancy experience is highly preferred.
  • Solid understanding of construction procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
  • Provide estimating and cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
  • Review and collaborate with design teams and general contractors in developing cost estimates.
  • Manage cost checks and valuations on large projects, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Participate in post-contract cost variance analysis and change control processes.
  • Prepare written commentary on contractor submissions, including executive summaries.
  • Identify, coach, and mentor team members.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a major, high-density data center campus.
  • Engage in a collaborative team environment while also having independence.
  • Contribute to substantial projects that impact the future of data management and infrastructure.
  • Potential for mentorship and leadership within the team.
  • Involvement in innovative cost management practices and methodologies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to serve as a key day-to-day client interface, ensuring objectives are met through the delivery of a high-value cost management service on a major data center development. This role supports a significant large-scale program, including a planned high-density data center campus in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, self-driven, confident operating in a client-facing environment, and capable of working independently while contributing to a collaborative team. You will provide leadership, direction, and consistent delivery aligned with Turner & Townsend's purpose, values, and vision.

Responsibilities:
  • Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
  • Provide estimating and cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
  • Review and collaborate with design teams and general contractors in developing cost estimates.
  • Reconcile cost changes and support general contractor data accuracy.
  • Gather project status updates to prepare cost estimate revisions.
  • Prepare written commentary on contractor submissions, including executive summaries.
  • Coordinate all sources of cost data, including suppliers, subcontractors, and design teams.
  • Advise on engineering priorities based on cost impact.
  • Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling-related issues.
  • Manage cost checks and valuations on large projects, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Participate in post-contract cost variance analysis and change control processes.
  • Maintain cost impact logs, contingency management, and commitment tracking.
  • Prepare funding presentations and coordinate value-engineering sessions.
  • Develop cost plans and estimates at design milestones.
  • Provide commercial input for design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
  • Review contractor/subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations to achieve fair contract values.
  • Perform quantity surveying, cost control, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure robust cost auditing, valuation, and cost validation processes.
  • Produce monthly cost reports for client presentation.
  • Ensure timely negotiation and agreement of final accounts.
  • Compile built-cost records for benchmarking purposes.
  • Identify, coach, and mentor team members.
  • Demonstrate excellence in leadership and service delivery in line with commission requirements.
  • Manage financial performance using internal tools for margin tracking and forecasting.
  • Implement internal business management systems and delivery methodologies for consistent best-practice execution.
  • Promote a one-business culture focused on balanced outcomes for people, clients, and stakeholders.
  • 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 related construction field.
  • 5-7+ years of cost management experience within the construction industry.
  • RICS accreditation (or working toward accreditation) preferred.
  • Experience leading cost management on medium to large, complex construction projects.
  • Strong construction consultancy experience is highly preferred.
  • Solid understanding of construction 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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Turner & Townsend is committed to the professional growth and continuous development of its team members. The company supports career advancement through robust training programs, including leadership development and diversity training, ensuring every team member has the tools and knowledge to succeed.

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