Cost Manager​/Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives and driving complex projects from challenge to success.

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – support cost management on a large‑scale, mission‑critical hyperscale data center development now moving through early planning and pre‑construction stages. The campus sits on a multi‑hundred‑acre site with multiple phases that will progress over several years.

The role occupies a hybrid schedule, with an expected onsite presence 2–3 days per week, depending on project phase and client requirements.

• Support cost management across all project phases, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates, using industry benchmarks and technical documentation.
• Assist in producing monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and financial updates for stakeholders.
• Help manage the change control process, including review of change orders and cost variances.
• Participate in contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and procurement strategy development.
• Collaborate with design teams, general contractors, and vendors to validate cost estimates and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Contribute to cost risk analysis and scenario planning for multi‑phase programs.
• Monitor market trends and provide input on escalation, labor availability, and material pricing.
• Assist in developing strategies for cost optimization and value engineering.
• Coordinate with scheduling teams to align cost forecasts with project timelines.
• Support continuous improvement in cost management practices and standardization.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendors, and project teams.
• SOX control responsibilities may apply and must be adhered to where applicable.

• Minimum 3–5+ years of experience in cost management or project controls, ideally within large‑scale, mission‑critical environments such as data centers, high‑tech, or industrial sites.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in a construction consultancy environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of estimating, budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control systems.
• Experience with MEP systems and large‑scale budget management is highly valued.
• Familiarity with procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
• Progress toward RICS accreditation is advantageous.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities with close attention to detail.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management tools and software.
• Required to work onsite in Grundy County 2–3 times per week, depending on project phase and client requirements.

* On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.