Senior Cost Manager - Data Center

Turner & Townsend•Wide Ruins, AZ

5d•$130,000 - $155,000

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 large-scale data center construction projects. The role ensures client objectives are achieved through high-quality, value-added cost management services across the full project lifecycle. It requires extensive experience supporting complex mission-critical or advanced technology construction programs, expertise in cost planning, estimating, change management, commercial negotiations, and cost control, and the ability to work proactively in a client-facing environment. As a senior team member, the successful candidate will provide leadership and direction while promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision. They will collaborate with clients, design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver data center projects from planning through closeout. The role also involves procurement support for capital projects across Retail Refresh, De Novo, and Data Center programs, with procurement strategies aligned to client policies and commercial objectives. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. The stated base salary range is $130,000–$155,000. Employees may also be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. The company promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field.
Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in a construction-industry cost management role.
Experience leading cost management on medium- or large-sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

RICS accredited or working toward RICS accreditation.
Construction consultancy experience.

Responsibilities

Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
Provide estimating and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in developing cost estimates.
Reconcile changes and help ensure the general contractor’s cost data is accurate.
Communicate or meet with the general contractor and project owner or manager to gather status information for cost estimate updates.
Prepare written comments on general contractor submissions, including executive summaries.
Coordinate sources of cost information for cost discussions, including suppliers, subcontractors, and quantities from architects and engineers.
Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.
Manage cost checks and valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate processes.
Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
Manage cost impact, contingency, and commitment-tracking logs.
Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate value-engineering sessions with stakeholders.
Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase and provide updates at appropriate design milestones.
Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value-engineering exercises.
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead client-side negotiations to achieve fair contract prices.
Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage cost auditing and valuation work and maintain a robust cost-validation process.
Produce monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
Negotiate and agree final accounts in a timely manner.
Compile built-cost estimate records for benchmarking.
Identify, coach, and mentor talent and celebrate others’ success.
Provide leadership and service delivery on commissions in accordance with the conditions of appointment.
Use internal software to track commission margins, monthly fee and resource forecasts, and financial reports.
Implement and maintain internal Business Management Systems, delivery methodologies, and tools to support consistent best-practice delivery.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.
Promote a one-business culture and balance the needs of people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
Develop and execute procurement strategies for capital projects across Retail Refresh, De Novo, and Data Center programs.
Prepare and manage RFPs and RFQs, including scopes of work, pricing schedules, tender documentation, supplier engagement, and bid clarifications.
Conduct commercial bid evaluations and bid levelling, assessing contractor pricing, exclusions, qualifications, and compliance with project budgets.
Support contractor selection, commercial negotiations, and award recommendations, identifying cost savings, risk mitigation, and improved procurement outcomes.
Support development of contractor frameworks, Master Services Agreements, unit-rate schedules, and vendor onboarding with Sourcing, Legal, and project management teams.
Apply cost management expertise to procurement through ROM estimating, budget validation, market benchmarking, and commercial assessments.