A global consultancy business serving clients in the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.
Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction
Location
California
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
$100K - $140K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction
Turner & Townsend
• Support cost management services on large-scale data center construction projects • Assist in the preparation of detailed cost estimates and cost plans • Review contractor proposals and support value engineering exercises • Prepare and maintain project budgets and cost reports • Contribute to dispute avoidance and resolution efforts
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in cost management within construction
- RICS accredited or working toward accreditation preferred
- Good understanding of construction methods and procurement strategies
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
- Ability to travel to project sites as required
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Bonuses
- Health insurance
- Flexible working environment
- Support for work-life balance
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