Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of cost management activities on data center construction projects
• Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates, and budgets
• Monitor project costs, track actuals vs. forecasts, and identify variances
• Review and negotiate change orders and ensure cost validation
• Collaborate with design consultants, engineers, and contractors
• Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts, and executive summaries
• Track contingency usage and cost impacts across project phases
• Participate in procurement activities, bid analysis, and contractor negotiations
• Maintain benchmarking data and historical cost records
• Contribute to value engineering and design optimization
• Ensure compliance with internal financial systems and regulatory controls
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, and vendors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field
• 3–6 years of experience in cost-focused project controls or cost management
• Experience with large-scale, mission-critical construction projects (data centers, high-tech, or industrial)
• Strong background in budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control systems
• Experience with procurement strategies and commercial management
• Proficiency in industry-standard cost management software
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction consultancy experience
• RICS accreditation or working toward it
• Familiarity with MEP systems

About the Company

Turner & Townsend helps deliver transformational projects through consultancy, project delivery, and post-project operations. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, they blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.