Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • Rayville, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to support a global technology client on large-scale data center construction projects. The role delivers cost management services throughout the project lifecycle and serves as a key client-facing position responsible for cost control, budgeting, forecasting, change management, and commercial administration.

Although advertised in the Dallas market, the position requires full-time onsite presence Monday through Friday in Rayville, Louisiana. Candidates open to relocating are preferred. A per diem is available for qualified candidates who can work locally at the project site during the week. The successful candidate will communicate effectively in a client-facing environment and work proactively and carefully, both independently and collaboratively, in a fast-paced project setting.

The position contributes to complex mission-critical projects and applies Turner & Townsend methodologies, systems, and best practices. SOX control responsibilities may also apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls within the construction industry.
• Experience supporting cost management activities on medium to large construction projects.
• Strong experience in cost control, budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, and change management.
• Experience reviewing contractor estimates, change orders, payment applications, and valuations.
• Good understanding of construction contracts, procurement, contract administration, and commercial management principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders in a client-facing environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday in Rayville, Louisiana.

Nice To Haves

• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, or similar large-scale infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Willingness to relocate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cash flow reports, and cost control systems.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and client objectives; track commitments, expenditures, accruals, and forecasts, and provide timely reporting.
• Prepare and present cost reports, financial updates, and forecasts to clients and project stakeholders.
• Support budgeting activities and review project spend forecasts with clients and project teams.
• Assist in developing and maintaining commercial risk registers and identifying cost risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate with finance teams on cash flow forecasting and monitor actual performance against projections.
• Review payment applications and recommend whether contractor entitlements are appropriate; support preparation, review, and tracking of pay applications, invoices, and related financial documentation.
• Review and evaluate contractor and subcontractor pricing, change requests, and commercial submissions.
• Support change management, including change order reviews, cost impact assessments, and recommendations to clients.
• Develop and validate project cost estimates throughout design and construction; participate in value engineering and provide commercial recommendations.
• Review estimates using benchmarking data and historical project cost information.
• Support procurement, including vendor prequalification, bid evaluations, bid leveling, contractor selection, bid interviews, and vendor appointment activities.
• Liaise with project managers, contractors, and client representatives to gather information for cost reporting and forecasting.
• Assist with cost checks, valuations, final accounts, financial closeout, post-contract audits, and account closeout.
• Benchmark project performance against comparable successful commissions; participate in lessons learned reviews and support best practices and training materials.
• Support development and implementation of project procedures and project handover requirements.
• Perform cost management activities using bid analysis sheets, change control forms, cost estimating software, and quantity takeoff tools.
• Manage invoicing processes and support commercial administration.
• Represent Turner & Townsend professionally in client meetings and project discussions.
• Implement Turner & Townsend methodologies, systems, and best practices in service delivery.
• Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Benefits

• Per diem is available for qualified candidates who can work locally at the project site during the week.
• The company promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level