Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • Conyers, GA • 3h 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 programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include program, 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 program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management for large-scale, mission-critical data center construction projects in the Atlanta metro area. These projects incorporate innovative approaches to deliver high-quality, resilient facilities.

You will manage all cost-related aspects of construction from early-stage budgeting through final closeout. This is a client-facing role requiring collaboration with design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure cost control, risk mitigation, and value optimization across multiple phases.

Responsibilities

Lead full lifecycle cost management activities on large-scale hyperscale data center construction projects, from early-stage budgeting through final account closeout.

Develop and present detailed cost plans, estimates, and budgets aligned with project scope and client objectives.

Oversee cost control processes, monitor actuals vs. forecasts, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.

Review and negotiate change orders, ensuring proper documentation and cost validation.

Provide strategic advice on procurement strategies, bid analysis, and contractor negotiations.

Prepare and deliver executive-level cost reports, forecasts, and presentations to clients and senior stakeholders.

Manage contingency tracking, commitments, and cost impacts across multiple packages or phases.

Drive value engineering and design optimization initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Maintain benchmarking data, historical cost records, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Contribute to the enhancement of internal cost management tools, templates, and processes.

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.

Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, engineers, and general contractors to ensure cost control and efficient project execution.

Participate in risk workshops and proactively identify financial risks, developing mitigation strategies.

Support preconstruction activities, feasibility studies, and early-stage cost modeling for future phases.

Ensure compliance with internal financial systems, client-specific requirements, and regulatory controls.

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

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.

6-10+ years of experience in cost management or project controls, with increasing responsibility.

Proven experience managing large-scale, mission-critical construction projects (e.g., data centers, high-tech, industrial).

Expertise in cost planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control systems.

Strong knowledge of procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.

RICS accreditation or working toward it is advantageous.

Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Proficiency in industry-standard tools and software for cost management.

Familiarity with MEP systems and complex building services is beneficial.

Ability to manage multiple phases and packages concurrently in a fast-paced environment.

Strong understanding of construction contracts, change management processes, and risk allocation.

Experience with value engineering and design optimization techniques.

Additional Information

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

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/ and https://www.heery.com/

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

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