Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management for a large-scale, mission-critical construction program. This role requires experience across the full project lifecycle, with a primary focus on cost control, change management, and financial reporting during construction to ensure successful delivery on time and within budget.

The program involves the development of a major data center campus consisting of multiple buildings across two sites, designed to support growing demand for digital infrastructure in a rapidly expanding region. The project includes significant coordination with local stakeholders and will deliver substantial capacity for enterprise and co-location services.

Responsibilities :

• Lead cost management activities across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage budgeting and procurement support through post-contract cost control and final account closeout.
• Develop and present detailed cost plans, estimates, and budgets aligned with project scope and client objectives.
• Oversee cost control processes during construction, monitoring actual costs against forecasts, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions to maintain budget integrity.
• Review, validate, and negotiate change orders, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with contractual terms.
• Manage contingency tracking, commitments, and cost impacts across multiple packages or phases.
• Prepare and deliver detailed cost reports, forecasts, and executive-level presentations for clients and senior stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice on procurement strategies, bid analysis, and contractor negotiations.
• Drive value engineering and design optimization initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities during construction.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial systems, client-specific requirements, and regulatory controls.
• 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.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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