Senior Cost Manager – Data Center

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary daily client liaison for major data center construction projects

• Provide cost management services throughout the entire project lifecycle

• Lead the estimation process and negotiation of change orders

• Create and present final cost plans and updated cost plans at key design milestones

• Collaborate with design services teams and general contractors to review and develop cost estimates

• Reconcile modifications and validate contractor cost data

• Collect project status updates and prepare cost estimate revisions

• Draft written feedback and executive summaries on contractor submissions

• Coordinate cost data from NPA, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and engineers

• Advise on engineering priorities based on cost implications

• Oversee cost checks, valuations, cost audits, and cost validation processes

• Manage post-contract cost discrepancies, change controls, contingencies, and commitment tracking

• Prepare presentations for funding data and facilitate value engineering sessions

• Contribute commercial insights to design optioneering and value engineering efforts

• Review pricing from contractors and subcontractors, leading negotiations on behalf of the client

• Generate monthly cost reports for client review

• Negotiate and finalize accounts

• Compile built-cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes

• Mentor and coach team members

• Monitor commission margins, fees, resource forecasts, and financial reporting

• Implement and uphold internal business management systems and delivery methodologies

• Comply with relevant SOX control responsibilities

• Advocate for Turner & Townsend’s mission, values, vision, and unified culture

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related construction field

• At least 5–7 years of pertinent experience in a cost management role within the construction industry

• RICS accreditation or working towards it is preferred

• Proven experience leading cost management for medium to large construction projects of medium to high complexity

• Strong preference for candidates with construction consultancy experience

• Familiarity with construction-industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering

• Exceptional communication skills

• Capability to work proactively with limited supervision

• Experience with cost planning, estimating, change management, commercial negotiations, cost control, quantity surveying, and valuations

• Proficiency in using internal software, business management systems, delivery methodologies, and tools

• Ability to adapt to on-site requirements as client demands evolve

🏝️ Benefits

• Potential bonuses available

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Flexible working environment

• Support for work-life balance

• Inclusive and diverse workplace

• Confidential treatment of information

• Equal opportunity employment