Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major global data center client in Miami, Florida. This client-facing role leads cost management for complex capital projects, including budgeting, forecasting, procurement support, change management, commercial reporting, risk management, and project closeout. The position requires a proven record delivering cost management services on data center construction projects and expertise in both pre-contract estimating and post-contract cost management.

The role provides commercial oversight across the project lifecycle, from planning and procurement through construction, commissioning, and closeout. It involves leading commercial discussions with clients and project stakeholders, advising on cost and commercial decisions, overseeing financial performance, mentoring junior professionals, and contributing to continuous improvement and best practices. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with more than 22,000 people in over 60 countries. Its services span programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions. The company is majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., with its partners holding a significant minority interest.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, project controls, estimating, commercial management, or related construction roles.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, change management, procurement, and cost reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Experience supporting mission-critical data center construction projects.
• Strong understanding of cost planning, estimating, benchmarking, value engineering, and commercial risk management.
• Experience reviewing contractor pricing, GMP proposals, change orders, and procurement activities.
• Knowledge of cash flow forecasting, contract administration, claims management, and project financial closeout.
• Strong client-facing, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within a construction consultancy, owner's representative, project controls, or commercial management environment.
• MRICS or other relevant professional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and oversee project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and benchmark analyses throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead cost modeling, benchmarking studies, and financial analyses to support client decision-making.
• Prepare and present commercial reports, cost reports, forecasts, and budget updates to project stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Track project budgets, monitor variances, and provide value analysis throughout project delivery.
• Review project estimates and budgets for alignment with project objectives and client expectations.
• Support procurement activities, including developing RFP documentation for design consultants, owner-furnished equipment, and other project services.
• Lead construction contract procurement, including bid solicitation, bid leveling, commercial evaluation, contractor selection, and award recommendations.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, proposals, GMP submissions, and change order requests.
• Manage commercial change control and evaluate impacts to cost, schedule, scope, and project risk.
• Provide risk analysis and recommendations related to project changes and commercial decisions.
• Monitor project expenditures, commitments, contingency usage, and forecast final costs.
• Perform cost validation, benchmarking, valuations, reconciliations, and cost audits.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify value engineering, cost optimization, and alternative delivery opportunities.
• Review and analyze portfolio cash flow forecasts and earned value metrics.
• Lead commercial risk management, including contingency analysis, cost risk assessments, commercial audits, and contract compliance reviews.
• Help proactively resolve commercial issues, claims, and disputes to minimize project risk exposure.
• Review project controls documentation and ensure alignment among scope, schedule, budget, and reporting requirements.
• Conduct regular commercial reviews with project teams and senior stakeholders.
• Produce monthly commercial and cost management reports.
• Manage financial closeout, including final account negotiations, vendor settlements, and contractual closeout compliance.
• Maintain and enhance cost databases, historical benchmarks, and reporting tools for future project planning.
• Develop and manage key commercial and financial performance metrics and be accountable for their achievement.
• Mentor junior cost management professionals and support team development.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement best practices across project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, delivery methodologies, governance standards, and client requirements.
• Act as a role model who fosters a one-business culture and delivers exceptional outcomes for clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Benefits

• A flexible working environment that supports 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