Cost Consultant - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • Chandler, AZ • 2h ago

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Consultant to join our data center team. This role involves managing and analyzing costs for data center construction projects, ensuring financial efficiency and accuracy throughout the project lifecycle

Responsibilities:

Maintain detailed project budgets, including labor, materials, equipment, and services.

Provide ongoing cost management support throughout the project lifecycle, including tracking commitments, monitoring actuals, and maintaining accurate cost logs.

Perform comprehensive cost analysis and forecasting to ensure projects stay within budget, escalating deviations and recommending corrective actions where needed.

Support monthly cost reviews by preparing variance analyses, updating cash flow projections, and validating accruals.

Identify potential financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Prepare and present detailed cost reports and progress updates to project managers and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of key cost drivers and budget impacts.

Collaborate with project teams, procurement, and contract management to ensure cost control and planning advice.

Assist with purchase order reviews, invoice validation, and change order evaluation to ensure financial accuracy and alignment with budget.

Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in project design and execution.

Engage and manage third-party quantity surveyors and validate construction cost estimates.

Update and maintain a repository for historical cost data to inform future projects.

Define and track cost performance metrics, leading monthly cost reporting and analysis.

Support the development and improvement of cost management tools, templates, and reporting standards.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years' experience in cost engineering, including data center or related mission-critical project experience.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Strong analytical skills; proficiency in cost estimation software; excellent communication and presentation abilities; and a solid understanding of financial forecasting and cost accounting principles.

Strong presentation skills with the ability to thrive in a client-facing role.

Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and operate effectively as a team playe

Additional Information

On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs

Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law. ?

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.?

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.

Please find out more about us at?www.turnerandtownsend.com/

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV's that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV's will be treated as a direct application.

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

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