Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend-posted 19 days ago
$100,000 - $135,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Chicago, IL
5,001-10,000 employees
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Turner & Townsend is seeking a skilled Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor to support cost management for large-scale, mission-critical data center programs in the Chicago metropolitan area. These projects involve multi-phase construction of advanced facilities designed to expand cloud and AI infrastructure, with significant investment in MEP systems and high-performance environments. You will assist with cost planning and control from concept through final account, working closely with senior team members, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver high-value outcomes. The ideal candidate has experience in estimating, procurement, and financial management, with exposure to complex construction budgets for multi-building campuses. To be successful in this role you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role.

  • 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.
  • Track and report on cash flow forecasts and commitments to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Review and validate invoices against contract terms and approved budgets.
  • Maintain accurate cost databases and benchmarking information for future projects.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendors, and project teams.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3–6+ years of experience in cost management or project controls, ideally within large-scale, mission-critical environments (e.g., data centers, high-tech, industrial).
  • Experience in construction consultancy is preferred.
  • Solid understanding of budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control systems.
  • 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.
  • Progress toward RICS accreditation is advantageous.
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