Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Senior Cost Manager / 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 :

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for projects, ensuring alignment with design specifications, quality requirements, and timelines.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and identifying areas for cost savings.
• Regularly track and report on project financial performance, including any changes or variations to original cost estimates.
• Advise on the selection and procurement of contractors and subcontractors, ensuring competitive pricing and adherence to contractual terms.
• Draft, review, and manage contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with project scope and legal requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of tender documents and evaluate contractor bids.
• Monitor project costs to ensure alignment with the budget and track any changes, including scope modifications or unforeseen issues.
• Identify potential risks to project cost, schedule, or quality and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
• Conduct cost audits and prepare cost reports, including variance analysis, to ensure that the project stays within the financial scope.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Provide timely and accurate cost advice, supporting decision-making and project execution.
• Attend regular project meetings to discuss cost matters, value engineering opportunities, and overall project progress.
• Ensure that all cost-related activities comply with relevant regulations, quality standards, and client specifications.
• Monitor quality control procedures and advise on any potential financial or contractual implications of changes in project specifications.
• Lead value engineering efforts to optimize cost while maintaining or improving the quality and functionality of the project.
• Recommend cost-saving measures without compromising the integrity or safety of the project.
• Manage change orders and variations, ensuring proper documentation, approval, and implementation.
• Track and report all variations and changes to the client and project team, maintaining transparency throughout the process.
• Prepare and submit final accounts for projects, ensuring all costs are accurately captured, documented, and resolved.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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.