Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • Arlington, VA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to serve as the day-to-day client interface and deliver cost management services across a major data center portfolio in Northern Virginia. This client-facing position is based out of the company’s Tysons, Virginia office and supports projects in Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford, and Fairfax counties. The role involves leading cost management activities across multiple large-scale construction projects and working with clients, design teams, contractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6–7 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management within large-scale construction.
• Proven experience managing costs across complex, multi-phase construction programs.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, change management, and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to lead meetings, influence stakeholders, and drive commercial outcomes.
• Proficiency in cost management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills, self-motivation, and comfort leading cost management activities across multiple large-scale construction projects.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting mission-critical or data center projects.
• Professional certifications such as MRICS, PMP, CCP, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
• Review and collaborate with design teams and general contractors on cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and validate contractor data for accuracy.
• Coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders to prepare cost estimate updates.
• Prepare written reports and executive summaries on contractor submissions.
• Consolidate cost data from suppliers, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Inform engineering and design decisions based on cost impact.
• Manage cost checks, valuations, and reporting across large-scale projects.
• Oversee cost control, contingency management, and commitment tracking.
• Lead value engineering sessions and contribute to design optioneering.
• Review contractor pricing and lead negotiations to achieve fair value.
• Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Produce monthly cost reports and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Support final account negotiations and closeout processes.
• Maintain cost benchmarks and historical data for future projects.
• Mentor junior team members and promote a high-performance team environment.
• Ensure consistent application of internal systems, tools, and delivery methodologies.
• Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Benefits

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• An inclusive workplace where employees have the opportunity and voice to affect change.

What This Job Offers

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