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 client-facing team member responsible for cost control, budgeting, forecasting, change management, and commercial administration. The position requires onsite presence Monday through Friday in Rayville, Louisiana. Local candidates or candidates open to relocation are preferred; per diem is available for candidates unable to relocate. The successful candidate will communicate effectively with clients, work proactively and with attention to detail, and operate independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced project environment. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex mission-critical projects while supporting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision. SOX control responsibilities may apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls in 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 meet the role’s onsite requirement in Rayville, Louisiana, Monday through Friday.

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.
• Local candidates or candidates open to relocation are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cash flow reports, and cost control systems.
• Monitor and control project costs against approved budgets and client objectives.
• Track project commitments, expenditures, accruals, and forecasts, and provide accurate, timely reporting.
• Prepare and present cost reports, financial updates, and forecasts to clients and project stakeholders.
• Support project budgeting and review spend forecasts with clients and project teams.
• Help develop and maintain commercial risk registers and identify cost risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate with finance teams on cash flow forecasting and monitor actual performance against projections.
• Review payment applications and recommend decisions regarding contractor entitlements.
• Support preparation, review, and tracking of payment applications, invoices, and financial documentation.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, change requests, and commercial submissions.
• Support change management, including change order reviews, cost impact assessments, and recommendations to clients.
• Support development and validation of 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, and contractor selection.
• Attend bid interviews and assist with vendor appointments.
• Liaise with project managers, contractors, and client representatives to obtain information for cost reporting and forecasting.
• Assist with cost checks, valuations, final accounts, and financial closeout.
• Support post-contract audits and account closeout.
• Benchmark project performance against similar successful commissions.
• Participate in lessons learned reviews and help develop best practices and training materials.
• Support development and implementation of project procedures and 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.
• Apply Turner & Townsend methodologies, systems, and best practices in service delivery.
• Adhere to applicable SOX controls.

Benefits

• Per diem is available for candidates who are unable to relocate.
• The company promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• The company offers an inclusive workplace and equal opportunity employment.

What This Job Offers

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