Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction (Anticipated Opening)

Turner & Townsend • Reno, NV

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to serve as the key day-to-day client interface on a large-scale hyperscale data center development in the greater Reno, Nevada area. The role is responsible for maintaining commercial discipline and driving cost control in a complex, evolving project environment. It requires strong communication skills, client-facing experience, self-motivation, independence, teamwork, and the ability to provide leadership and direction while promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision.

The successful candidate will manage estimating, cost planning, cost reporting, cost control, change management, valuations, procurement-related commercial activities, and final accounts throughout the project lifecycle. The position also includes supporting engineering and design decisions with cost input, coordinating stakeholders and cost information, mentoring team members, managing financial performance, and maintaining consistent delivery practices. On-site presence and requirements may change according to client needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of experience in construction cost management.
• Experience supporting medium- to large-scale complex construction projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement strategies, value management, and cost control practices.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project workstreams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data center, industrial, or mission-critical construction projects.
• Construction consultancy experience.
• Working toward or holding RICS accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide cost estimating and planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
• Collaborate with design teams and general contractors to develop cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and support contractors in ensuring cost data accuracy.
• Interface with general contractors and client/project managers to gather status updates and prepare cost reports.
• Prepare written comments on contractor submissions, including executive summaries.
• Coordinate cost information from suppliers, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Inform and help drive engineering decisions based on cost impact.
• Proactively resolve cost and scheduling issues with minimal supervision.
• Manage cost checks and perform valuations on large-scale construction activities, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Participate in post-contract cost variance analysis and change control processes.
• Manage cost impact assessments, contingency tracking, and commitment tracking logs.
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate value engineering sessions with stakeholders.
• Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase, providing updates at key milestones.
• Provide commercial input into design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations to achieve fair contract outcomes.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost control, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
• Ensure cost auditing and valuation processes are robust and include appropriate validation procedures.
• Produce monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts in a timely manner.
• Compile cost benchmarking data and maintain project cost records.
• Identify, coach, and mentor team members.
• Demonstrate leadership and service delivery in line with commission requirements.
• Manage financial performance using internal systems, including margin tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
• Implement and maintain Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies to support consistent best practice.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work in an inclusive environment where employees have the opportunity and voice to affect change.

What This Job Offers

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