Cost Consultant – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Turner & Townsend are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Consultant to join our data center team. This role involves managing and analyzing costs for data center construction projects, ensuring financial efficiency and accuracy throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in cost engineering, including data center or related mission‑critical project experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Strong analytical skills; proficiency in cost estimation software; excellent communication and presentation abilities; and a solid understanding of financial forecasting and cost accounting principles.
Strong presentation skills with the ability to thrive in a client-facing role.
Strong organizational skills, ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and operate effectively as a team playe

Responsibilities

Maintain detailed project budgets, including labor, materials, equipment, and services.
Provide ongoing cost management support throughout the project lifecycle, including tracking commitments, monitoring actuals, and maintaining accurate cost logs.
Perform comprehensive cost analysis and forecasting to ensure projects stay within budget, escalating deviations and recommending corrective actions where needed.
Support monthly cost reviews by preparing variance analyses, updating cash flow projections, and validating accruals.
Identify potential financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Prepare and present detailed cost reports and progress updates to project managers and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of key cost drivers and budget impacts.
Collaborate with project teams, procurement, and contract management to ensure cost control and planning advice.
Assist with purchase order reviews, invoice validation, and change order evaluation to ensure financial accuracy and alignment with budget.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in project design and execution.
Engage and manage third-party quantity surveyors and validate construction cost estimates.
Update and maintain a repository for historical cost data to inform future projects.
Define and track cost performance metrics, leading monthly cost reporting and analysis.
Support the development and improvement of cost management tools, templates, and reporting standards.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.