Senior Cost Manager - Data Center Construction

Senior Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cost Manager (or Quantity Surveyor) to lead cost management efforts on complex, mission-critical data center construction projects. This role is client-facing and central to ensuring financial success, cost efficiency, and alignment with strategic project goals. You will oversee cost planning and control from concept design through final account, collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and clients to deliver high-value outcomes. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in estimating, procurement, and financial management, with a strong understanding of MEP systems and large-scale construction budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management across all project phases, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates, leveraging industry benchmarks and technical documentation.
• Manage change control processes, including review and negotiation of change orders and post-contract cost variances.
• Collaborate with design teams, general contractors, and vendors to validate cost estimates and perform quantity surveying.
• Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and financial updates to stakeholders.
• Oversee contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and procurement strategy development.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost management practices, supporting standardization and best-in-class delivery.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performance, collaborative team culture.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial systems, regulatory requirements, and SOX controls where applicable.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and project teams to support successful project delivery.

Qualifications

On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs. Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 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.