Cost Manager And / Or Quantity Surveyor
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations. With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Responsibilities
- Manage cost management efforts on large-scale data center construction projects.
- Provide detailed estimating and cost planning throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review and negotiate change orders, ensuring alignment with project scope and budget.
- Collaborate with design teams and general contractors to develop and validate cost estimates.
- Reconcile cost data and ensure accuracy in contractor reporting.
- Prepare and present cost updates and executive summaries to clients.
- Coordinate cost data from multiple sources including subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams.
- Advise on engineering priorities based on cost implications.
- Manage cost checks, valuations, and change control processes.
- Track contingency usage, commitments, and cost impacts.
- Support value engineering and design optioneering exercises.
- Lead contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews and negotiations.
- Produce monthly cost reports and ensure timely final account settlements.
- Maintain benchmarking data and compile as-built cost records.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial and business management systems
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.Relevant experience in a construction cost management focused role.Data center, mission-critical or relatable construction experience is ideal.RICS accreditation or working toward it is preferred.Proven experience managing cost on complex, high-value construction projects.Strong understanding of procurement strategies, value management, and cost control.Excellent communication and negotiation skills.Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.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.