Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend•Mount Pleasant, WI

3d•$135,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to serve as the key, day‑to‑day client interface for a large‑scale, multi‑phase data center construction program 35 miles west of North Chicago, IL. This long‑term campus development includes multiple buildings under simultaneous construction, fast‑paced delivery schedules, and continuous expansion across several phases of work. The role is critical in ensuring the program is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest commercial standards. The ideal candidate is confident in a client‑facing environment, communicates clearly, and can work both independently and collaboratively. You will provide leadership, commercial rigor, and governance while promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values, and vision. This is a hybrid role with regular on-site visits required approximately 35 miles west of North Chicago.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
5–7+ years of experience in cost management or project controls, ideally within mission‑critical environments (data centers, high‑tech, industrial).
Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of MEP systems, resilience requirements, and campus‑scale infrastructure common to hyperscale data centers.
Solid foundation in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control practices, and EVM.
Expertise in procurement strategy, contract negotiation, and commercial management.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with high

Nice To Haves

RICS accreditation (or progress toward certification) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates throughout all project phases, using benchmarks and design documentation from a large, multi‑building campus environment.
Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding updates.
Coordinate all cost inputs (design teams, GC, subcontractors, vendors) for accurate cost validation and auditing.
Compile built cost data to support benchmarking and continuous improvement.
Lead procurement strategy development, pricing reviews, scope alignment, and commercial negotiations to drive fair and competitive contract pricing.
Manage final accounts and ensure timely commercial closure.
Own the change control process: review, estimate, negotiate, and reconcile change orders across multiple active work fronts.
Support cost risk analysis, scenario planning, contingency management, and tracking of commitments.
Maintain strong cost control systems, including Earned Value Management (EVM) where applicable.
Integrate cost with schedule and scope, working closely with project controls and scheduling teams.
Inform engineering and design priorities based on cost impact.
Lead value engineering (VE) initiatives and identify opportunities for cost efficiency without compromising quality or schedule.
Monitor market conditions including escalation, labor capacity, and material pricing, and provide timely commercial insights.
Act as the primary day‑to‑day client contact on this major program, ensuring service excellence and alignment with objectives.
Prepare and deliver executive‑level communications, including written commentary on contractor submissions and estimate updates.
Maintain strong relationships with general contractors, design partners, and stakeholder groups across a large, active construction campus.
Ensure adherence to internal Business Management Systems and Turner & Townsend delivery methodologies.
Demonstrate excellence in financial management, including margin tracking, monthly fee/resource forecasting, and governance compliance.
Mentor and coach junior cost managers, supporting capability growth and fostering a high‑performance, one‑business culture.
Provide guidance and support to ensure consistent, high‑quality delivery across the broader te SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.