Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Senior Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management for one of the largest hyperscale AI data center developments in the United States. This multi-phase campus is planned to scale up to multi-gigawatt capacity, integrating advanced energy strategies, fiber connectivity, and carbon capture solutions. The role offers an opportunity to work on a project of unprecedented scale and complexity, supporting AI workloads for leading technology firms. This position will focus on managing the full lifecycle of cost control for a multi-phase hyperscale campus, including early-stage budgeting, detailed cost planning, procurement strategy, and risk mitigation. This is a client-facing role requiring close collaboration with design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver cost certainty and optimize value across multiple packages and phases.

Travel Requirement : This role could be based in Denver, a major hub close to the project site, and will require approximately 50% travel per month (one week on-site in Cheyenne, WY and one week remote) to support project delivery and stakeholder engagement. We provide full travel arrangements and accommodations to ensure a smooth and productive on-site experience.

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.
• Coordinate with energy infrastructure partners and understand cost implications of natural gas power strategies, renewable integration, and carbon capture systems.
• Manage cost considerations for fiber connectivity and large-scale land development in remote regions.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $140K-$165K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.