Cost Manager - Data Center Construction

Overview

Cost Manager – Data Center Construction role at Turner & Townsend. Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor to support cost management on complex data center projects. You'll work with clients, contractors, and internal teams to help deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of cost management activities on data center construction projects, from early-stage budgeting through final account closeout.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed cost plans, estimates, and budgets aligned with project scope and client expectations.
• Monitor and manage project costs, including tracking actuals vs. forecasts, identifying variances, and recommending corrective actions.
• Review and negotiate change orders, ensuring proper documentation, cost validation, and alignment with contractual terms.
• Collaborate with design consultants, engineers, and contractors to validate cost estimates and ensure consistency with design intent and construction feasibility.
• Prepare and present regular cost reports, forecasts, and executive summaries to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Track and manage contingency usage, commitments, and cost impacts across multiple packages or phases.
• Participate in procurement activities, including bid analysis, scope reviews, and contractor negotiations.
• Maintain and update benchmarking data, historical cost records, and lessons learned to support future project planning.
• Contribute to value engineering and design optimization exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial systems, client-specific requirements, and applicable regulatory controls.
• Support the development and improvement of internal cost management tools, templates, and processes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs sent outside of our approved processes. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. This description does not guarantee a job offer or continued employment.

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