Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a large-scale, mission-critical data center construction program. This role will serve as a key day-to-day client interface, ensuring client objectives are achieved through the delivery of best-in-class cost management services across complex, fast-paced projects.To be successful in this role, you must possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven, and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary project teams. In this position, you will help lead the successful delivery of some of the most significant digital infrastructure projects currently under development.
Responsibilities:Develop, manage, and maintain project budgets and cost plans throughout all phases of data center design and construction.Prepare detailed estimating, cost planning, and benchmarking analyses from concept through completion.Review, analyze, and reconcile contractor, subcontractor, and consultant cost submissions.Lead change order management, including evaluation, negotiation, and recommendation of change requests.Produce and present cost reports, cash flow forecasts, cost risk assessments, and executive summaries for client stakeholders.Partner with design teams, contractors, and project leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities and support value engineering initiatives.Monitor project commitments, contingency drawdown, cost impacts, and change management logs.Conduct quantity surveying, valuations, and cost validation exercises to ensure financial controls are maintained.Support procurement activities, bid evaluations, and commercial negotiations on behalf of the client.Develop cost estimates and cost plans at key design milestones, ensuring alignment with project goals and market conditions.Verify contractor applications for payment and support final account negotiations.Track and analyze construction market trends, labor conditions, and material pricing impacting data center projects.Compile historical cost data and benchmarking information to improve estimating accuracy across future programs.Mentor and support junior team members while promoting a culture of collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement.Ensure compliance with Turner & Townsend's project controls methodologies, governance standards, and business management systems.Support the successful delivery of large-scale mission-critical facilities, including data centers, digital infrastructure, and advanced technology projects.SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
