Lead Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • Lubbock, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. They work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, transforming projects and delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Their capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. Turner & Townsend is majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, and they collaborate to provide premier program, project and cost management offerings globally. The company is seeking a Lead Director level Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial strategy and cost governance for a large, multi-phase data center development program in the Lubbock, TX area. This program involves a substantial new-build campus requiring strong commercial leadership, cost discipline, and program-level coordination across multiple phases and packages. The role involves guiding cost planning, procurement support, risk management, reporting, and value engineering, serving as a key client interface and trusted advisor to ensure the program is delivered with rigor, transparency, and alignment to project objectives. Travel, per diem, and relocation assistance are available for this position.

Requirements

• Able to work on‑site in the Lubbock, Texas area with hybrid flexibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8–10+ years of cost management or project controls experience, including experience leading teams or major work packages.
• Proven experience in large‑scale, mission‑critical, industrial, or complex commercial construction environments.
• Strong skills in cost planning, budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and cost control systems.
• Solid understanding of procurement strategies, contract management, and commercial risk allocation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills, with high attention to detail and the ability to manage several concurrent work streams.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management tools and software.
• Experience supporting value engineering and design‑to‑budget strategies.

Nice To Haves

• RICS accreditation or progress toward certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management activities across a multi‑phase data center program, ensuring commercial governance and alignment with project and organizational standards.
• Develop, maintain, and report cost strategies, budgets, and detailed cost plans across multiple phases and work packages.
• Serve as a primary day‑to‑day client contact, supporting communication and coordination with stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.
• Support commercial strategy development, procurement approaches, and contract reviews for complex construction packages.
• Oversee lifecycle cost management, including quantity surveying, cost controls, change management, and contingency management.
• Prepare and deliver executive‑level reporting, including cost performance, forecasts, and risk assessments.
• Drive value engineering and cost‑optimization efforts throughout design and construction.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical oversight to junior and mid‑level cost managers.
• Contribute to improvements in cost management tools, templates, and internal processes.
• Manage financial performance within your remit, including margin awareness, resource allocation, and compliance with Business Management Systems (BMS).
• Support preconstruction activities, feasibility studies, and early‑stage cost modeling.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and vendors to support successful project delivery.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Benefits

• Per diem will be provided for all required travel.
• Mileage reimbursement is available for candidates who live within driving distance of the site.
• Client will cover necessary travel costs for candidates traveling from farther away.
• Relocation assistance is available for those interested in moving closer to the project location.
• Healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees