Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend•Philadelphia, PA

7d•$150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced MEPS Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to serve as a key day-to-day client interface and deliver value-added cost management services across advanced manufacturing, industrial, and mission-critical data center projects. The role calls for strong communication and client-facing skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. It includes providing leadership and direction while promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision. The position manages cost planning, estimating, procurement input, change control, cost reporting, cost verification, and commercial activities for MEPS, process utilities, and critical infrastructure. The successful candidate will work with clients, design teams, contractors, suppliers, and project teams to validate costs, provide commercial and engineering insight, resolve cost and scheduling challenges, and support delivery through project closeout. Experience on complex, large-scale capital programs and mission-critical projects is particularly relevant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
At least 6 years of relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
Experience leading cost management efforts on medium- to large-scale construction projects of moderate to high complexity.
Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, cost planning, value management, value engineering, and construction delivery methodologies.
Extensive experience with MEPS systems, process utilities, and critical infrastructure on manufacturing, industrial, and/or data center projects.
Experience reviewing complex estimates for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and specialty systems.
Excellent communication, stakeholder-management, and client-facing skills.

Nice To Haves

RICS accredited or actively pursuing accreditation.
Construction consultancy experience.
Experience in data center construction, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, battery, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or large-scale industrial projects.
Experience supporting multi-billion-dollar capital programs, including hyperscale data center campuses, semiconductor fabs, battery plants, and advanced manufacturing facilities.
Familiarity with mission-critical environments where reliability, redundancy, commissioning, and speed to market are key project drivers.

Responsibilities

Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout construction for MEPS, process utility, and critical infrastructure systems.
Prepare and present cost plans, estimates, and budgets for MEPS scopes and utility infrastructure.
Partner with design teams and contractors to develop and validate MEPS cost estimates.
Review and reconcile cost changes for accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
Meet with clients, contractors, and project teams to gather information and prepare cost updates.
Prepare written reviews and executive summaries of contractor cost submissions.
Coordinate cost information from suppliers, equipment vendors, subcontractors, and design consultants.
Support engineering and design decisions through cost analysis, constructability reviews, and commercial insight.
Proactively identify and resolve MEPS cost and scheduling challenges.
Perform cost checks, valuations, and cost verification on complex projects.
Manage post-contract cost variances and change-control processes.
Maintain contingency, commitment, and cost-impact tracking logs.
Prepare funding presentations and support value engineering workshops.
Develop and update cost plans throughout design and construction.
Provide commercial input into design optioneering and value engineering initiatives.
Review contractor pricing and lead cost negotiations on behalf of the client.
Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change-management activities.
Manage MEPS cost audits, validation efforts, and financial compliance processes.
Produce monthly cost reports highlighting project performance, risks, and opportunities.
Support final account negotiations and project closeout activities.
Compile benchmark and historical cost data across manufacturing, industrial, and data center projects.
Identify, coach, and mentor talent to support team growth and development.
Demonstrate leadership and service delivery across client commissions.
Use internal systems to manage forecasts, fee tracking, resource planning, and financial reporting.
Implement company delivery methodologies and business management systems to ensure best practices.
Adhere to SOX controls and governance requirements where applicable.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture and serve as a role model supporting the company’s purpose, values, and vision.