Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • San Antonio, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial management, cost control, and estimating services on a global technology client’s expanding data center construction program. This is a client‑facing role, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to operate confidently with owners, contractors, and design teams.

Requirements

• Onsite role (San Antonio / Texas region), with potential for hybrid flexibility once established with the client.
• Strong post‑contract administration and change management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of cost management / quantity surveying experience, ideally on large‑scale data centers, mission‑critical, infrastructure, or complex commercial projects.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Sage, or similar cost management tools.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement strategy, and risk management.
• Familiarity with data center construction, including MEP systems and and structural works
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

• MRICS / PQS accreditation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a client‑facing commercial partner, clearly communicating cost status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Prepare and present cost plans, estimates, funding summaries, and cash flow forecasts for large‑scale data center projects.
• Collaborate with design teams, A/Es, and general contractors to support cost development and design progression.
• Drive engineering and design decisions by assessing and communicating cost, risk, and schedule impacts.
• Lead pre‑ and post‑contract cost management, ensuring accurate forecasting, contingency management, and reporting.
• Coordinate all cost inputs, including supplier pricing, subcontractor data, and direct procurement, to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Validate GC and subcontractor cost submissions, including pricing, quantities, and supporting documentation.
• Estimate, negotiate, and reconcile change orders and variations in line with contract terms and client expectations.
• Maintain commitment, contingency, and forecast models, tracking performance against approved budgets.
• Manage interim valuations and cost checks to ensure timely and accurate commercial administration.
• Support post‑contract cost variance analysis and final account agreement.
• Participate in value engineering workshops to optimize cost while meeting performance and schedule requirements.
• Proactively resolve cost, scope, and schedule issues with minimal supervision.
• Prepare executive‑level cost reports and written commentary on contractor submissions and commercial risks.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

• A great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• Support a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

What This Job Offers

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