Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend•Austin, TX

11d

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support cost management on a large-scale, mission-critical hyperscale data center construction program. In this role, you will assist with cost planning, budgeting, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle, helping ensure delivery on time and within budget. To be successful in this role you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
3–5+ years of experience in cost management or project controls, ideally within large-scale, mission-critical environments (e.g., data centers, high-tech, industrial).
Solid understanding of estimating, budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control systems.
Experience with MEP systems and large-scale budgets is highly valued.
Familiarity with procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
Proficiency in industry-standard cost management tools and software.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction consultancy is preferred.
Progress toward RICS accreditation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Support cost management across all project phases, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.
Prepare and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates, leveraging industry benchmarks and technical documentation.
Assist in producing monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and financial updates for stakeholders.
Help manage change control processes, including review of change orders and cost variances.
Participate in contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and procurement strategy development.
Collaborate with design teams, general contractors, and vendors to validate cost estimates and perform quantity surveying.
Contribute to cost risk analysis and scenario planning for multi-phase programs.
Monitor market trends and provide input on escalation, labor availability, and material pricing.
Assist in developing strategies for cost optimization and value engineering.
Coordinate with scheduling teams to align cost forecasts with project timelines.
Support continuous improvement in cost management practices and standardization.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendors, and project teams.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.