Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates through design and delivery phases
• Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding data to stakeholders
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for robust cost validation and auditing
• Lead procurement strategy development, contractor pricing reviews, and commercial negotiations
• Manage change control throughout the project lifecycle, including reviewing and negotiating change orders
• Support cost risk analysis, scenario planning, and contingency management
• Integrate cost with schedule and scope, coordinating closely with project controls teams
• Act as the primary client interface for a large-scale, mission-critical data center program
• Mentor and coach junior team members to foster a high-performance culture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field
• 5–7+ years of experience in cost management or project controls
• Proven experience in mission-critical environments such as data centers, high-tech, or industrial sectors
• Solid understanding of MEP systems and campus-scale infrastructure
• Proficiency with industry-standard cost management tools and software
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to maintain a regular onsite presence in South Dallas, TX

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction consultancy
• RICS accreditation or active progress toward certification

About the Company

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform together to deliver outcomes that improve people’s lives. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., providing clients with premier program, project, and cost management offerings worldwide.