Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend•Miami, FL

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 activities across complex capital projects, including budgeting, forecasting, procurement support, change management, commercial reporting, risk management, and project closeout. The role provides commercial oversight throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and procurement through construction, commissioning, and closeout. The successful candidate will bring experience delivering cost management services on data center construction projects and expertise in pre-contract estimating and post-contract cost management. They will lead commercial discussions with clients and project stakeholders, contribute to client decision-making, mentor junior professionals, and support continuous improvement and best practices. SOX control responsibilities may apply.

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 ongoing value analysis throughout project delivery.
Review project estimates and budgets to ensure 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 processes 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 forecasted 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 activities, including contingency analysis, cost risk assessments, commercial audits, and contract compliance reviews.
Assist with the proactive resolution of commercial issues, claims, and disputes to minimize project risk exposure.
Review project controls documentation and ensure alignment between scope, schedule, budget, and reporting requirements.
Conduct regular commercial reviews with project teams and senior stakeholders.
Produce monthly commercial and cost management reports.
Manage project financial closeout activities, including final account negotiations, vendor settlements, and contractual closeout compliance.
Maintain and enhance cost databases, historical benchmarks, and reporting tools to support future project planning.
Develop, manage, and be accountable for achieving key commercial and financial performance metrics.
Mentor junior cost management professionals and support team development initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement efforts 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 applicable SOX control responsibilities.