Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend•Atlanta, GA

12d

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management for large-scale, mission-critical data center construction projects in the Atlanta metro area. These projects incorporate innovative approaches to deliver high-quality, resilient facilities. You will manage all cost-related aspects of construction from early-stage budgeting through final closeout. This is a client-facing role requiring collaboration with design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure cost control, risk mitigation, and value optimization across multiple phases.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
6–10+ years of experience in cost management or project controls, with increasing responsibility.
Proven experience managing large-scale, mission-critical construction projects (e.g., data centers, high-tech, industrial).
Expertise in cost planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control systems.
Strong knowledge of procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
Proficiency in industry-standard tools and software for cost management.
Strong understanding of construction contracts, change management processes, and risk allocation.
Ability to manage multiple phases and packages concurrently in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

RICS accreditation or working toward it is advantageous.
Familiarity with MEP systems and complex building services is beneficial.
Experience with value engineering and design optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

Lead full lifecycle cost management activities on large-scale hyperscale data center construction projects, from early-stage budgeting through final account closeout.
Develop and present detailed cost plans, estimates, and budgets aligned with project scope and client objectives.
Oversee cost control processes, monitor actuals vs. forecasts, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
Review and negotiate change orders, ensuring proper documentation and cost validation.
Provide strategic advice on procurement strategies, bid analysis, and contractor negotiations.
Prepare and deliver executive-level cost reports, forecasts, and presentations to clients and senior stakeholders.
Manage contingency tracking, commitments, and cost impacts across multiple packages or phases.
Drive value engineering and design optimization initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Maintain benchmarking data, historical cost records, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
Contribute to the enhancement of internal cost management tools, templates, and processes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, engineers, and general contractors to ensure cost control and efficient project execution.
Participate in risk workshops and proactively identify financial risks, developing mitigation strategies.
Support preconstruction activities, feasibility studies, and early-stage cost modeling for future phases.
Ensure compliance with internal financial systems, client-specific requirements, and regulatory controls.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.