Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend•Denver, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a large-scale, multi-site data center construction program. Based in the Denver, CO area and working closely with the client's program leadership team, this role will act as a key client interface, providing cost management, commercial oversight, and quantity surveying services across major mission-critical construction projects throughout the United States. The ideal candidate will have strong construction cost management experience, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to operate in a client-facing environment while supporting complex capital projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Cost Management, or a related construction discipline.
5-7+ years of experience in construction cost management, quantity surveying, commercial management, or related roles.
Experience delivering medium to large-scale construction projects; mission-critical, industrial, advanced technology, or data center experience is highly desirable.
Construction consultancy experience preferred.
Strong understanding of estimating, cost planning, change management, procurement strategies, and value engineering.
Experience reviewing contractor pricing, negotiating changes, and managing project financial performance.
Ability to work from the Denver area and travel to project sites across the United States as needed.

Nice To Haves

RICS accreditation or progress toward accreditation is preferred.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain project estimates, cost plans, and budgets throughout design and construction.
Review, evaluate, and negotiate change orders and contractor pricing.
Support design reviews and provide cost input during planning, design development, and value engineering efforts.
Monitor cost performance, commitments, contingencies, and forecasted expenditures.
Perform quantity surveying, cost validation, and construction cost control activities.
Review contractor applications for payment, valuations, and final accounts.
Coordinate and reconcile cost information from contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
Manage change control processes and assess cost impacts associated with project modifications.
Prepare monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding updates for client review.
Participate in commercial negotiations and support procurement and contracting activities.
Assist in benchmarking, cost data analysis, and lessons learned across multiple projects.
Travel to active project sites as required (approximately 25%) to support project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Mentor junior team members and promote best practices in cost management and commercial delivery.
Support adherence to Turner & Townsend delivery standards, financial controls, and internal business systems.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.