A global consultancy business serving clients in the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction, Heavy Civil
Location
Washington
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
$135K - $155K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction, Heavy Civil
Turner & Townsend
• Serve as the primary day-to-day client interface on large-scale data center construction projects • Ensure delivery of disciplined, value-driven cost management services • Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle • Provide detailed estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting cost plans • Review and participate with the design team and general contractor in cost estimates • Reconcile changes and ensure contractor-provided data is complete and accurate • Interface with the general contractor and client stakeholders to gather project status • Prepare written reviews of contractor submissions, including executive-level summaries • Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on large-scale civil and infrastructure scopes • Support post-contract cost control, including change management and governance processes • Compile and maintain cost data and benchmarks • Identify, coach, and mentor team members to support capability growth and project success.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 6–7 years of relevant experience in cost management within the construction industry
- Experience supporting complex, fast-paced construction programs
- RICS accredited or actively working toward accreditation is preferred
- Strong understanding of construction methods, procurement strategies, and commercial management principles
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Candidates must be physically based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S.; remote work is permitted only within the United States.
- Ability to travel to project sites as required.
Benefits
- Bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Healthy, productive and flexible working environment
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