Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • San Antonio, TX • 2h ago

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 118 offices in 50 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate (https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/expertise/real-estate/) , infrastructure (https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/expertise/infrastructure/) and natural resources (https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/expertise/natural-resources/) sectors worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial management, cost control, and estimating services on a global technology client's expanding data center construction program.

This is a client-facing role, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to operate confidently with owners, contractors, and design teams.

Responsibilities:

Act as a client-facing commercial partner, clearly communicating cost status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Prepare and present cost plans, estimates, funding summaries, and cash flow forecasts for large-scale data center projects.

Collaborate with design teams, A/Es, and general contractors to support cost development and design progression.

Drive engineering and design decisions by assessing and communicating cost, risk, and schedule impacts.

Lead pre- and post-contract cost management, ensuring accurate forecasting, contingency management, and reporting.

Coordinate all cost inputs, including supplier pricing, subcontractor data, and direct procurement, to ensure accuracy and transparency.

Validate GC and subcontractor cost submissions, including pricing, quantities, and supporting documentation.

Estimate, negotiate, and reconcile change orders and variations in line with contract terms and client expectations.

Maintain commitment, contingency, and forecast models, tracking performance against approved budgets.

Manage interim valuations and cost checks to ensure timely and accurate commercial administration.

Support post-contract cost variance analysis and final account agreement.

Participate in value engineering workshops to optimize cost while meeting performance and schedule requirements.

Proactively resolve cost, scope, and schedule issues with minimal supervision.

Prepare executive-level cost reports and written commentary on contractor submissions and commercial risks.

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

Qualifications

Onsite role (San Antonio / Texas region), with potential for hybrid flexibility once established with the client.

Strong post-contract administration and change management experience.

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

6+ years of cost management / quantity surveying experience, ideally on large-scale data centers, mission-critical, infrastructure, or complex commercial projects.

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

MRICS / PQS accreditation strongly preferred.

Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Sage, or similar cost management tools.

Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement strategy, and risk management.

Familiarity with data center construction, including MEP systems and and structural works

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' 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/

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

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