Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • Indianapolis, IN

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to serve as the primary client contact for cost management services on a large-scale data center program near Indianapolis. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a self-motivated, driven attitude. The successful candidate will lead and direct efforts, promoting Turner & Townsend's values and vision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large construction projects of moderate to high complexity.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• RICS accredited or working toward certification is preferred.
• Experience working on data center, industrial, or large campus-style developments is preferred.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning and estimating, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
• Review and participate with the design team and general contractor in developing cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and ensure accuracy of contractor cost data.
• Communicate with the general contractor and project team to gather updates and support cost reporting.
• Prepare written comments on contractor submissions, including executive summaries.
• Coordinate cost inputs from subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams.
• Inform and help drive construction priorities based on cost impact.
• Work proactively to resolve cost and scheduling challenges.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on complex projects.
• Support post-contract cost variance and change control processes.
• Track cost impacts, contingency usage, and commitment logs across phases.
• Prepare funding updates and support value engineering sessions.
• Develop cost plans through design and provide updates at key milestones.
• Review contractor pricing and support negotiations to ensure fair outcomes.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost control, and change management activities.
• Ensure cost auditing, validation, and reporting processes are applied consistently.
• Produce monthly cost reports and support final account closeout.
• Maintain cost benchmarking data and project records.
• Mentor team members and support overall team performance.
• Manage financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting for commissions.
• Support internal systems, governance processes, and best practices.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

• A great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• Support for success in work and life.
• Promotion of a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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